Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beacon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beacon Elementary School serves the southeast part of Hilliard, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically live 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beacon Elementary School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Ready for Tomorrow
School Rankings
Beacon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1768 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon Elementary School's ranking?
Beacon Elementary School is ranked #1768 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Beacon Elementary School often compared to?
Beacon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Britton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Beacon Elementary School?
451 students attend Beacon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Beacon Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beacon Elementary School?
Beacon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beacon Elementary School offer ?
Beacon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beacon Elementary School part of?
Beacon Elementary School is part of Hilliard City School District.
In what neighborhood is Beacon Elementary School located?
Beacon Elementary School is located in the Beacon neighborhood of Hilliard, OH.
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