Badger Elementary School in Beebe, AR serves grades 2 through 4 with enrollment declining from 490 students in 2009 to zero reported in recent years, indicating a potential data gap or closure.
The student–teacher ratio was 18:1 in 2015, which was higher than earlier ratios around 13:1 to 16:1 between 2008 and 2010.
Math proficiency in 2023 was 47%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% but approximately equal to the Beebe School District average of 48%; math scores declined from a peak of 87% in 2013 to 47% in 2023.
Reading proficiency was 38% in 2022, lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 42%, showing a decline from 86% proficiency in 2011.
Graduation rates have been consistently higher than the state average, reaching 92% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students (14-15)
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(14-15)1%
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)3%
12%
Black
(14-15)5%
21%
White
(14-15)87%
61%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% AR state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% AR state average).
How many students attend Badger Elementary School?
361 students attend Badger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Badger Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Badger Elementary School offer ?
Badger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Badger Elementary School part of?
Badger Elementary School is part of Beebe School District.
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