Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Beaver Dam Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beaver Dam Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beaver Dam Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaver Dam Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#841 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
72%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beaver Dam Elementary School's ranking?
Beaver Dam Elementary School is ranked #841 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Beaver Dam Elementary School?
531 students attend Beaver Dam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Beaver Dam Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaver Dam Elementary School?
Beaver Dam Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beaver Dam Elementary School offer ?
Beaver Dam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beaver Dam Elementary School part of?
Beaver Dam Elementary School is part of Ohio County School District.
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