Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beacon Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Beacon Hill Elementary School?
362 students attend Beacon Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Beacon Hill Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Hill Elementary School?
Beacon Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Beacon Hill Elementary School offer ?
Beacon Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Beacon Hill Elementary School part of?
Beacon Hill Elementary School is part of Kelso School District.
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