Beeson Elementary School
Tel:
(620)227-1605
- Beeson Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Beeson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Beeson Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 377 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Beeson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Beeson Elementary School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1212 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 9% | 65% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dodge City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Beeson Elementary School is Dodge City High School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Comanche Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sunnyside Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dodge City Sunnyside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 312 students
1.0 miles
511 Sunnyside St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)227-1607 1.0 K-5 312 - Dodge City Linn Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 429 students
1.6 miles
1900 W Linn St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)227-1602 1.6 K-5 429 - Dodge City Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 265 students
2.0 miles
1100 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)471-2104 2.0 K-5 265 - Dodge City Comanche Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 728 students
2.2 miles
1601 First Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)371-1100 2.2 6-8 728 - Dodge City Miller Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 866 students
2.3 miles
1100 Avenue G
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)471-2100 2.3 PK-5 866
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