Edna Beaman Elementary School

25541 Highway 6
Benton, CA 93512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edna Beaman Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edna Beaman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Edna Beaman Elementary School's student population of 14 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar

School Rankings

Edna Beaman Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edna Beaman Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
<50%
33%
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edna Beaman Elementary School's ranking?
Edna Beaman Elementary School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Edna Beaman Elementary School?
14 students attend Edna Beaman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Edna Beaman Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edna Beaman Elementary School?
Edna Beaman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Edna Beaman Elementary School offer ?
Edna Beaman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edna Beaman Elementary School part of?
Edna Beaman Elementary School is part of Eastern Sierra Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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