Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beech Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas 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 Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beech Elementary serves the southeast part of Wichita, KS, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beech Elementary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Beech Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beech Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beech Elementary School's ranking?
Beech Elementary School is ranked #1165 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Beech Elementary School often compared to?
Beech Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wineteer Elementary School, Adams Elementary School, Allen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Beech Elementary School?
538 students attend Beech Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Beech Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beech Elementary School?
Beech Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beech Elementary School offer ?
Beech Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beech Elementary School part of?
Beech Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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