Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beeson 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beeson Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Dodge City, KS school district, encompassing approximately 430 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beeson Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
To prepare our students to be capable, contributing participants in a changing world.
School Rankings
Beeson 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 Beeson Elementary School is 0.19, which is less 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
#1185 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)
10-14%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beeson Elementary School's ranking?
Beeson Elementary School is ranked #1185 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Beeson Elementary School often compared to?
Beeson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross Elementary School, Sunnyside 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Beeson Elementary School?
355 students attend Beeson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Beeson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beeson Elementary School?
Beeson Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beeson Elementary School offer ?
Beeson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beeson Elementary School part of?
Beeson Elementary School is part of Dodge City School District.
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