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Beardsley Elementary School

Summary:

Beardsley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Elkhart, Indiana, with 457 students. The school has a predominantly Hispanic (42.01%) and African American (27.79%) student population, with lower percentages of White (17.94%) and other races.

Despite serving a similar student population, Beardsley Elementary consistently performs well below the Elkhart Community Schools district and the state of Indiana on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.96% of Beardsley students were proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts, compared to 22.15% for the Elkhart district and 38.6-41.8% statewide. The school's math proficiency rates are also very low, with only 9.91% of students proficient or better compared to 22.47% for the district. Beardsley Elementary has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 67.9% in the 2020-2021 school year, and very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.28% to 73.09% over the past few years.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Monger Elementary, Riverview Elementary, and Pinewood Elementary perform significantly better than Beardsley on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. For example, Monger Elementary had 37.13% of students proficient or better in ELA and 48.1% in math, compared to Beardsley's 8.96% and 9.91%. Addressing the challenges at Beardsley Elementary, such as improving instructional practices, school culture, and family engagement, will be crucial for improving educational opportunities and outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1027 McPherson St
       Elkhart, IN  46514

(574) 262-5575

District: Elkhart Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
967th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,391 Help


Students who attend Beardsley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Side Middle School
High:    Elkhart High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.3%
African American:
25.4%
White:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.5% Help


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Compare Details Beardsley Elementary School ranks worse than 95.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 12th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Beardsley Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.3%), African American (25.4%), White (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beardsley Elementary School is 16.7, which is the 7th best among 13 elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beardsley Elementary School is $11,391, which is the 6th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Beardsley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Elkhart Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart Community Schools 303rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beardsley Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.77 312th 326 4.3%
2005 13.85 887th 959 7.5%
2006 11.09 903rd 961 6.0%
2007 4.05 962nd 985 2.3%
2008 3.77 974th 996 2.2%
2009 17.19 887th 1003 11.6%
2010 11.50 938th 1009 7.0%
2011 11.51 952nd 1025 7.1%
2012 17.12 911th 1015 10.2%
2013 15.63 948th 1035 8.4%
2014 19.08 928th 1036 10.4%
2015 19.18 911th 1040 12.4%
2016 12.06 959th 1046 8.3%
2017 13.65 924th 1033 10.6%
2018 9.74 941st 1027 8.4%
2019 7.23 968th 1031 6.1%
2021 6.89 962nd 1016 5.3%
2022 7.27 965th 1020 5.4%
2023 6.77 972nd 1016 4.3%
2024 7.19 967th 1010 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Beardsley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 456 60 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 529
1989 447 69 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 529
1990 466 76 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1991 396 86 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1992 385 82 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1993 389 97 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1994 402 111 7 22 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1995 374 137 7 29 2 n/a n/a 0 549
1996 374 137 7 29 2 n/a n/a 0 549
1997 377 104 4 46 2 n/a n/a 4 537
1998 331 102 4 53 3 n/a n/a 0 493
1999 322 104 7 72 2 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 289 121 10 88 2 n/a n/a 0 510
2001 258 91 7 104 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2002 253 87 6 109 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 253 87 6 109 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 243 108 6 117 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 250 94 7 121 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 246 95 8 149 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2007 180 106 5 145 0 n/a n/a 57 493
2008 172 122 8 155 0 n/a n/a 48 505
2009 139 109 8 128 1 n/a n/a 52 437
2010 139 100 6 138 0 n/a n/a 55 438
2011 131 78 4 155 0 0 37 0 405
2012 130 62 3 146 1 0 31 0 373
2013 152 97 3 164 1 0 37 0 454
2014 171 93 0 162 0 0 44 0 470
2015 154 80 0 160 0 0 43 0 437
2016 122 98 0 160 0 0 40 0 420
2017 107 88 1 192 0 0 31 0 419
2018 121 95 0 208 0 0 37 0 461
2019 98 92 0 197 0 0 38 0 425
2020 87 112 0 201 0 0 34 0 434
2021 70 99 1 191 0 0 27 0 388
2022 83 101 1 182 0 0 36 0 403
2023 82 127 4 192 0 0 52 0 457
2024 72 100 3 174 0 0 44 0 393

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beardsley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 529 26.0 20.3 30.8
1989 529 26.6 19.8 32.7
1990 557 26.0 21.4 31.1
1991 494 25.4 19.4 38.1
1992 481 25.9 18.5 42.2
1993 505 26.1 19.3 48.7
1994 543 26.6 20.4 47.9
1995 549 28.6 19.2 59.2
1996 549 28.6 19.2 59.2
1997 537 28.1 19.1 56.1
1998 493 27.1 18.2 62.9
1999 507 28.7 17.7 71.6
2000 510 30.8 16.6 70.4
2001 461 29.1 15.8 71.8
2002 455 29.3 15.5 75.2
2003 455 29.3 15.5 75.2
2004 474 30.9 15.3 74.7
2005 472 32.7 14.4 80.5
2006 498 30.7 16.2 79.9
2007 493 n/a n/a 91.1
2008 505 29.0 17.4 87.5
2009 437 24.5 17.8 100
2010 438 24.3 17.9 99.5
2011 405 23.5 17.2 87.7
2012 373 23.0 16.2 87.9
2013 454 22.0 20.6 83.5
2014 470 22.0 21.3 81.9
2015 437 27.0 16.1 57.9
2016 420 24.0 17.5 77.6
2017 419 23.0 18.2 77.8
2018 461 24.0 19.2 85.7
2019 425 24.0 17.7 82.1
2020 434 27.0 16.0 85
2021 388 33.5 11.5 69.3
2022 403 22.5 17.9 62.3
2023 457 24.0 19.0 73.1
2024 393 23.5 16.7 73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beardsley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 529 26.0 20.3 30.8
1989 529 26.6 19.8 32.7
1990 557 26.0 21.4 31.1
1991 494 25.4 19.4 38.1
1992 481 25.9 18.5 42.2
1993 505 26.1 19.3 48.7
1994 543 26.6 20.4 47.9
1995 549 28.6 19.2 59.2
1996 549 28.6 19.2 59.2
1997 537 28.1 19.1 56.1
1998 493 27.1 18.2 62.9
1999 507 28.7 17.7 71.6
2000 510 30.8 16.6 70.4
2001 461 29.1 15.8 71.8
2002 455 29.3 15.5 75.2
2003 455 29.3 15.5 75.2
2004 474 30.9 15.3 74.7
2005 472 32.7 14.4 80.5
2006 498 30.7 16.2 79.9
2007 493 n/a n/a 91.1
2008 505 29.0 17.4 87.5
2009 437 24.5 17.8 100
2010 438 24.3 17.9 99.5
2011 405 23.5 17.2 87.7
2012 373 23.0 16.2 87.9
2013 454 22.0 20.6 83.5
2014 470 22.0 21.3 81.9
2015 437 27.0 16.1 57.9
2016 420 24.0 17.5 77.6
2017 419 23.0 18.2 77.8
2018 461 24.0 19.2 85.7
2019 425 24.0 17.7 82.1
2020 434 27.0 16.0 85
2021 388 33.5 11.5 69.3
2022 403 22.5 17.9 62.3
2023 457 24.0 19.0 73.1
2024 393 23.5 16.7 73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Beardsley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $957 (9.5%) $9,088 (90.5%) $10,045
2020 $1,083 (10.5%) $9,227 (89.5%) $10,310
2021 $1,530 (13.6%) $9,711 (86.4%) $11,241
2022 $2,468 (21.7%) $8,922 (78.3%) $11,391

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beardsley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 968th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 972nd of 1016 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beardsley Elementary School)183.7
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)30.918.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Beardsley Elementary School)245.6
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)42.426.7
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Beardsley Elementary School)12.512.5
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)27.121
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Beardsley Elementary School)2510.3
 14.7%
   4th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)34.925.9
 9%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Beardsley Elementary School)14.16.9
 7.2%
   4th Grade Science (Elkhart Community Schools)23.614.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Beardsley Elementary School)196.4
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)30.920.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Beardsley Elementary School)19.44.8
 14.6%
   5th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)34.624.4
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Beardsley Elementary School)17.76.5
 11.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Elkhart Community Schools)26.114.3
 11.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Beardsley Elementary School)1912.2
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)3225.2
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Beardsley Elementary School)17.210.2
 7%
   6th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)33.820.8
 13%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Beardsley Elementary School)10.310.2
 0.1%
   6th Grade Science (Elkhart Community Schools)2717.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students425457
 7.5%
African American92127
 38%
American Indian00
Asian04
Hispanic197192
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White9882
 16.3%
Two or More Races3852
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.1%73.1%
 9%

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Students who attend Beardsley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Side Middle School
High : Elkhart High School

Beardsley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at Beardsley Elementary School are 44% Hispanic, 25% African American, 18% White, 11% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 393 students attended Beardsley Elementary School.


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