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Beardsley Elementary School vs. Hawthorne Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Beardsley Elementary School
1027 Mcpherson St
Elkhart, IN 46514
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Hawthorne Elementary School
501 W Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Beardsley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Beardsley 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 8% (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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hawthorne 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 7% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
393 students
503 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beardsley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawthorne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beardsley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawthorne Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beardsley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawthorne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beardsley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elkhart Community Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elkhart Community Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1705 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beardsley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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8%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beardsley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
7%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beardsley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beardsley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Beardsley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hawthorne Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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10
Kindergarten Students
52
58
Grade 1 Students
57
75
Grade 2 Students
62
78
Grade 3 Students
66
75
Grade 4 Students
49
66
Grade 5 Students
49
54
Grade 6 Students
58
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beardsley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elkhart Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elkhart Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beardsley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elkhart Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elkhart Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beardsley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elkhart Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elkhart Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beardsley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elkhart Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elkhart Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beardsley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elkhart Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elkhart Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beardsley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beardsley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beardsley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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