Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Beaver Dam Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beaver Dam Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Littlefield, AZ, encompassing approximately 3,293.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 85.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beaver Dam Elementary School's student population of 188 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beaver Dam Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaver Dam Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
75%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beaver Dam Elementary School's ranking?
Beaver Dam Elementary School is ranked #1663 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Beaver Dam Elementary School?
188 students attend Beaver Dam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Beaver Dam Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beaver Dam Elementary School?
Beaver Dam Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beaver Dam Elementary School offer ?
Beaver Dam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beaver Dam Elementary School part of?
Beaver Dam Elementary School is part of Littlefield Unified District (4374).
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