Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Beardsley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beardsley Elementary School serves the southwest part of Elkhart, IN, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 1.1 square miles. Most areas within the zone are about 5-10 minutes away from the school, with the furthest edge located 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beardsley Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beardsley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beardsley Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1705 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
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)55.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beardsley Elementary School's ranking?
Beardsley Elementary School is ranked #1705 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Beardsley Elementary School often compared to?
Beardsley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School, Roosevelt Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Beardsley Elementary School?
356 students attend Beardsley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Beardsley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beardsley Elementary School?
Beardsley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beardsley Elementary School offer ?
Beardsley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beardsley Elementary School part of?
Beardsley Elementary School is part of Elkhart Community Schools.
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