Beaver Run School serves 741 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Attendance Zone: Beaver Run School serves the eastern part of the Salisbury, MD area, covering approximately 28.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beaver Run School's student population of 741 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
741 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beaver Run School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
17%
24%
Black
52%
32%
White
20%
31%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Beaver Run School often compared to?
Beaver Run Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delmar Elementary School, Charles H. Chipman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Beaver Run School?
741 students attend Beaver Run School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Beaver Run School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beaver Run School?
Beaver Run School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beaver Run School offer ?
Beaver Run School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beaver Run School part of?
Beaver Run School is part of Wicomico County School District.
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