Beacon Hill Elementary School (Closed 2023)

257 Alpha Dr
Longview, WA 98632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(18-19)
47%
50%
(18-19)
50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1

Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
9%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
17%
27%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
70%
47%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
9%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
30%
0.48

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
52.5%
24.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

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 17:1.
What grades does Beacon Hill Elementary School offer ?
Beacon Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beacon Hill Elementary School part of?
Beacon Hill Elementary School is part of Kelso School District.

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