East Bernard Elementary

Summary:

East Bernard Elementary is a public elementary school serving 379 students in grades PK-4 in the East Bernard Independent School District. The school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top half of Texas elementary schools over the past several years.

East Bernard Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state averages on STAAR Reading and Math assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, 52.05% of 3rd graders and 58.33% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Reading, compared to state averages of 48.85% and 50.66% respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1, lower than the surrounding Lamar Consolidated Independent School District schools and the state average. However, the school serves a less economically disadvantaged population, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 46.44%, lower than many nearby schools, particularly those in the Wharton Independent School District.

While East Bernard Elementary's overall performance is impressive, the school's rankings for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and English Language Learner students, have fluctuated over the years, indicating potential areas for improvement. Additionally, the higher percentage of White students and lower free/reduced lunch rate at East Bernard Elementary compared to surrounding schools may suggest potential equity concerns that the school should examine to ensure it is serving all students equitably, regardless of race or socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 723 College St
       East Bernard, TX  77435


(979) 335-7519

District: East Bernard Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1185th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,975 Help


Students who attend East Bernard Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    East Bernard J H
High:    East Bernard High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.9%
Hispanic:
37.0%
African American:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Bernard Elementary ranks better than 74.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.9%), Hispanic (37%), African American (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Bernard Elementary is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Bernard Elementary is $8,975.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Bernard Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Bernard Elementary 1185th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See East Bernard Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Bernard Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks East Bernard Independent School District (Isd) 131st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Bernard Elementary

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Rank History for all students at East Bernard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.34 492nd 3465 85.8%
2005 80.98 403rd 3475 88.4%
2006 75.44 684th 3476 80.3%
2007 68.20 1187th 3724 68.1%
2008 78.28 567th 3768 85.0%
2009 67.09 1295th 3884 66.7%
2010 58.59 1848th 3937 53.1%
2011 68.93 1255th 4095 69.4%
2012 77.02 792nd 4206 81.2%
2013 84.86 433rd 4221 89.7%
2014 81.53 640th 4260 85.0%
2015 83.05 577th 4320 86.6%
2016 85.65 443rd 4286 89.7%
2017 89.80 373rd 4329 91.4%
2018 80.50 665th 4359 84.7%
2019 69.85 1070th 4479 76.1%
2021 78.62 786th 4578 82.8%
2022 70.05 1145th 4581 75.0%
2023 74.31 992nd 4647 78.7%
2024 68.46 1185th 4675 74.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Bernard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.19 172nd 3226 94.7%
2021 45.76 1716th 3446 50.2%
2022 35.07 2494th 3487 28.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Bernard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.63 1732nd 3799 54.4%
2022 66.51 823rd 3952 79.2%
2023 84.13 307th 4086 92.5%
2024 78.80 472nd 4261 88.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Bernard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.96 993rd 4264 76.7%
2019 52.02 1917th 4309 55.5%
2021 48.04 2172nd 4451 51.2%
2022 39.24 2886th 4477 35.5%
2023 49.27 2232nd 4521 50.6%
2024 35.88 3190th 4560 30.0%
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Rank History for Female students at East Bernard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.76 385th 4306 91.1%
2019 59.48 1533rd 4348 64.7%
2021 75.22 863rd 4499 80.8%
2022 78.73 730th 4561 84.0%
2023 71.28 1044th 4588 77.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at East Bernard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.16 1731st 3184 45.6%
2021 68.79 1010th 3006 66.4%
2022 51.83 1784th 2958 39.7%
2023 52.92 1794th 2980 39.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at East Bernard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.54 1713th 4240 59.6%
2019 48.02 2107th 4295 50.9%
2021 45.82 2129th 4331 50.8%
2022 22.39 3952nd 4461 11.4%
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Rank History for Male students at East Bernard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.52 994th 4319 77.0%
2019 74.86 821st 4357 81.2%
2021 79.36 713th 4498 84.1%
2022 57.38 1743rd 4563 61.8%
2023 71.79 1061st 4585 76.9%
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Rank History for African American students at East Bernard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.26 193rd 2483 92.2%
2021 35.42 1614th 2444 34.0%
2024 47.68 1185th 2421 51.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Bernard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.45 1246th 4168 70.1%
2019 42.58 2466th 4188 41.1%
2021 50.02 1934th 4329 55.3%
2022 37.72 2904th 4376 33.6%
2023 52.26 1918th 4401 56.4%
2024 47.76 2254th 4431 49.1%
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Rank History for White students at East Bernard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.58 661st 3127 78.9%
2019 69.79 788th 3142 74.9%
2021 76.10 515th 3082 83.3%
2022 67.16 894th 3082 71.0%
2023 71.36 733rd 3106 76.4%
2024 61.58 1116th 3078 63.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for East Bernard Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 256 42 0 77 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1990 225 41 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1991 210 36 0 71 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1992 214 42 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1993 197 32 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1994 188 40 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1995 186 43 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1996 186 43 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1997 182 37 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1998 189 42 0 70 1 n/a n/a 0 302
1999 184 29 0 80 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2000 182 26 0 77 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2001 193 30 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2002 203 29 0 107 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2003 203 29 0 107 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2004 206 28 1 105 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2005 231 30 1 107 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 243 24 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2007 242 24 1 113 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 256 22 1 110 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2009 255 30 0 108 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2010 237 36 0 114 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2011 204 41 1 124 0 0 2 0 372
2012 221 29 1 107 0 0 2 0 360
2013 212 26 1 105 0 0 2 0 346
2014 199 28 0 108 0 0 3 0 338
2015 199 31 0 114 0 0 4 0 348
2016 228 30 0 115 0 0 2 0 375
2017 217 33 0 121 0 0 1 0 372
2018 211 23 0 106 0 0 0 0 340
2019 228 21 0 115 0 0 1 0 365
2020 222 25 1 126 0 0 2 0 376
2021 209 19 1 124 0 0 4 0 357
2022 215 22 5 133 0 0 4 0 379
2023 211 26 3 135 0 0 4 0 379
2024 211 23 1 142 0 0 7 0 384

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Bernard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 375 n/a n/a n/a
1990 342 23.0 14.8 n/a
1991 317 22.6 14.0 n/a
1992 328 21.4 15.3 30.8
1993 304 21.0 14.5 35.2
1994 292 19.6 14.9 31.2
1995 298 20.1 14.8 29.5
1996 298 20.1 14.8 29.5
1997 294 21.1 13.9 31.3
1998 302 20.5 14.7 29.1
1999 294 19.7 14.9 37.4
2000 286 19.4 14.7 36.4
2001 321 22.3 14.4 36.4
2002 340 22.5 15.1 40.3
2003 340 22.5 15.1 40.3
2004 341 24.5 13.9 38.4
2005 369 24.5 15.1 37.1
2006 384 26.2 14.7 36.5
2007 380 25.8 14.7 39.2
2008 389 26.6 14.6 37
2009 393 25.8 15.2 39.9
2010 387 26.7 14.4 43.4
2011 372 26.9 13.8 45.4
2012 360 28.8 12.4 41.9
2013 346 27.8 12.4 41.6
2014 338 27.8 12.1 41.7
2015 348 28.0 12.4 41.4
2016 375 27.0 13.8 42.4
2017 372 26.8 13.8 45.7
2018 340 27.4 12.3 42.6
2019 365 27.7 13.1 42.7
2020 376 26.7 14.0 42.6
2021 357 28.5 12.4 43.1
2022 379 28.7 13.2 45.1
2023 379 28.7 13.1 46.4
2024 384 29.3 13.0 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Bernard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 375 n/a n/a n/a
1990 342 23.0 14.8 n/a
1991 317 22.6 14.0 n/a
1992 328 21.4 15.3 30.8
1993 304 21.0 14.5 35.2
1994 292 19.6 14.9 31.2
1995 298 20.1 14.8 29.5
1996 298 20.1 14.8 29.5
1997 294 21.1 13.9 31.3
1998 302 20.5 14.7 29.1
1999 294 19.7 14.9 37.4
2000 286 19.4 14.7 36.4
2001 321 22.3 14.4 36.4
2002 340 22.5 15.1 40.3
2003 340 22.5 15.1 40.3
2004 341 24.5 13.9 38.4
2005 369 24.5 15.1 37.1
2006 384 26.2 14.7 36.5
2007 380 25.8 14.7 39.2
2008 389 26.6 14.6 37
2009 393 25.8 15.2 39.9
2010 387 26.7 14.4 43.4
2011 372 26.9 13.8 45.4
2012 360 28.8 12.4 41.9
2013 346 27.8 12.4 41.6
2014 338 27.8 12.1 41.7
2015 348 28.0 12.4 41.4
2016 375 27.0 13.8 42.4
2017 372 26.8 13.8 45.7
2018 340 27.4 12.3 42.6
2019 365 27.7 13.1 42.7
2020 376 26.7 14.0 42.6
2021 357 28.5 12.4 43.1
2022 379 28.7 13.2 45.1
2023 379 28.7 13.1 46.4
2024 384 29.3 13.0 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Bernard Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $921 (10.3%) $8,036 (89.7%) $8,957
2020 $970 (12.2%) $6,973 (87.8%) $7,943
2021 $1,023 (11.4%) $7,952 (88.6%) $8,975

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Bernard Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1070th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 992nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (East Bernard Elementary)3560
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (East Bernard Independent School District (Isd))3560
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Bernard Elementary)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Bernard Independent School District (Isd))6054
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (East Bernard Elementary)6556
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (East Bernard Independent School District (Isd))6556
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Bernard Elementary)7156
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Bernard Independent School District (Isd))7156
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students365379
 3.8%
African American2126
 23.8%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic115135
 17.4%
Pacific Islander00
White228211
 7.5%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.7%46.4%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Bernard Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 384 students attended East Bernard Elementary.

Students at East Bernard Elementary are 55% White, 37% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend East Bernard Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Bernard J H
High : East Bernard High School

East Bernard Elementary ranks 1185th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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