Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Beiger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beiger Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beiger Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beiger Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1291 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
11%
13%
White
70%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beiger Elementary School's ranking?
Beiger Elementary School is ranked #1291 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Beiger Elementary School often compared to?
Beiger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Battell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Beiger Elementary School?
512 students attend Beiger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Beiger Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beiger Elementary School?
Beiger Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beiger Elementary School offer ?
Beiger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Beiger Elementary School part of?
Beiger Elementary School is part of School City Of Mishawaka School District.
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