Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary Beck 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 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Beck Elementary School serves the southwest part of Elkhart, IN, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest point being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Beck Elementary School's student population of 385 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Every student is known by name, challenged and supported by highly effective staff, and in partnership with the community, will graduate career/college ready and life ready.
School Rankings
Mary Beck Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Beck Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1720 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
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)32.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Beck Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Beck Elementary School is ranked #1720 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mary Beck Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Beck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monger Elementary School, Roosevelt Steam Academy, Concord Ox Bow 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 39% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mary Beck Elementary School?
385 students attend Mary Beck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mary Beck Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Beck Elementary School?
Mary Beck Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Beck Elementary School offer ?
Mary Beck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Beck Elementary School part of?
Mary Beck Elementary School is part of Elkhart Community Schools.
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