Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Beckemeyer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Attendance Zone: Beckemeyer Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 75.5 square miles in Beckemeyer, IL. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beckemeyer Elementary School's student population of 250 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beckemeyer Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Beckemeyer Elementary School?
250 students attend Beckemeyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Beckemeyer Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beckemeyer Elementary School?
Beckemeyer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beckemeyer Elementary School offer ?
Beckemeyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Beckemeyer Elementary School part of?
Beckemeyer Elementary School is part of Breese ESD 12 School District.
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