Serving 335 students in grades 3-5, Beyer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
26%
27%
Black
45%
17%
White
15%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Beyer Elementary School?
335 students attend Beyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Beyer Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beyer Elementary School?
Beyer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beyer Elementary School offer ?
Beyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Beyer Elementary School part of?
Beyer Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.
School Calendar
View the Beyer Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School - High School Seniors
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
Early Childhood Last Day of School
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
K-11 Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
K-12 First Day of School
August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
Early Childhood First Day of School
August 29, 2024 (Thursday)
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