Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Beulah Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 8%
- Reading Proficiency: 23%
- Attendance Zone: Beulah Park Elementary School serves the northern part of Zion, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beulah Park Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
289 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beulah Park Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)8%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Beulah Park Elementary School often compared to?
Beulah Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Beulah Park Elementary School?
289 students attend Beulah Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Beulah Park Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beulah Park Elementary School?
Beulah Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beulah Park Elementary School offer ?
Beulah Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Beulah Park Elementary School part of?
Beulah Park Elementary School is part of Zion ESD 6 School District.
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