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Beard Elementary School

Grades: PK-5
Students: 485
Type: Public
9/10
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 219:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
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Northside Independent School District (NISD)
8725 Sonoma Parkway
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-6600
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Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
Test Scores
8/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
9/10
Student Growth

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Most kids have a great experience here. Assuming you are willing to fight other parents to keep your kids safe, don't have a special needs kid, and are willing to suck up to the administration, you will have a great time. Despite constant bullying, the administration refuses to step in unless you ar
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Posted by a parent on 7/6/2019
We moved to the area from another area in San Antonio. We had heard great things about Beard, but began having problems almost from day 1. My son's teacher was extremely negative...no paper was ever good enough. If he made a perfect score there was always a negative comment added at the top, such as
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Posted by a parent on 9/14/2011
This will be our 3rd year at Beard. This school has been outstanding! My son was struggling with some learning issues, but has blossomed at Beard. He is now in the GT program and is above grade level in all areas. The teachers are great about stimulating the more advanced kids while working with tho
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Posted by a parent on 8/17/2011
Amazing school! We've had children here for the past 5 years and continue to be impressed by the level of rigor and challenge Beard provides our children. Mr. Rustan, the principal, is absolutely incredible!! He knows his community like no other, understands the needs of the children and ALWAYS is w
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Posted by a parent on 5/20/2011
Beard is an excellent school. I taught for 30 years in elementary. I am now raising me 3 grandchildren and they all go to Beard. 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade. They love going to school. They have high expectations, and parental involvement is essential. I couldn't ask for a better school. Teachers have h
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Posted by a parent on 10/3/2010
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Helotes schools - Beard Elementary School is located at 8725 Sonoma Parkway, Helotes TX 78023. Beard Elementary School is in the Northside Independent School District (NISD). Beard Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.

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