Edna Beaman Elementary School

25541 Highway 6
Benton, CA 93512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 15 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 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 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 15 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
15 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.69, which is more 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%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edna Beaman Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edna Beaman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edna Beaman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Edna Beaman Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
33%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Edna Beaman Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Edna Beaman Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1995-96 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Edna Beaman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Edna Beaman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
40%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Edna Beaman Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Edna Beaman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edna Beaman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
29%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edna Beaman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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?
15 students attend Edna Beaman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Edna Beaman Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edna Beaman Elementary School?
Edna Beaman Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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