Beckham Bates Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Beckham Bates Elementary School served 225 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 41%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 48%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% KY state average).
How many students attend Beckham Bates Elementary School?
225 students attend Beckham Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Beckham Bates Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beckham Bates Elementary School?
Beckham Bates Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beckham Bates Elementary School offer ?
Beckham Bates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Beckham Bates Elementary School part of?
Beckham Bates Elementary School is part of Letcher County School District.
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