Beveridge Elementary School

Summary:

Beveridge Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Gary, Indiana, serving 310 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Gary Community School Corporation, which is ranked among the lowest-performing school districts in the state.

Beveridge Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Indiana, with an overwhelmingly African American student population (over 92%) and extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 75% in the 2021-2022 school year. Academically, only 8.13% of Beveridge students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 7.55% were proficient or better in math, significantly below state and district averages. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $18,803, its academic outcomes remain dismal, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Warren G Harding Elementary School, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School, and Henry S Evans Elementary School, Beveridge Elementary struggles with higher rates of chronic absenteeism, lower academic performance, and greater racial isolation. Understanding the factors that contribute to the relatively better performance of these surrounding schools could provide valuable insights for addressing the deep-rooted challenges faced by Beveridge Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

1234 Cleveland St
Gary, IN 46404

(219) 321-8546

District: Gary Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
996^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,803

Students who attend Beveridge Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Side Leadership Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.7%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Beveridge Elementary School ranks worse than 98.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Gary Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.7%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beveridge Elementary School is 20.1, which is the 3^rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Gary Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Beveridge Elementary School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beveridge Elementary School is $18,803, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Gary Community School Corp District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Gary Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Gary Community School Corp 374^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Beveridge Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	24.55	290^th	326	11.0%
2005	11.67	898^th	959	6.4%
2006	1.99	951^st	961	1.0%
2007	22.98	844^th	985	14.3%
2008	27.64	812^th	996	18.5%
2009	3.40	985^th	1003	1.8%
2010	10.57	947^th	1009	6.1%
2011	3.45	1000^th	1025	2.4%
2012	1.64	1004^th	1015	1.1%
2013	0.16	1034^th	1035	0.1%
2014	0.41	1032^nd	1036	0.4%
2015	0.31	1038^th	1040	0.2%
2016	0.34	1043^rd	1046	0.3%
2017	0.33	1031^st	1033	0.2%
2018	0.64	1026^th	1027	0.1%
2019	2.87	1015^th	1031	1.6%
2021	4.00	1011^th	1016	0.5%
2022	3.55	1019^th	1020	0.1%
2023	4.30	1012^th	1016	0.4%
2024	5.00	996^th	1010	1.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Beveridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	2	450	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1989	1	432	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1990	0	423	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
1991	2	425	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1992	1	406	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1993	0	394	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
1994	0	334	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1995	0	285	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	287
1996	0	285	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	287
1997	0	266	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	270
1998	0	295	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1999	1	304	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2000	1	304	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2001	1	302	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2002	0	272	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	274
2003	0	272	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	274
2004	0	305	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	308
2005	1	327	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2006	3	536	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
2007	3	455	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	464
2008	1	471	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	477
2009	3	398	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	404
2010	1	597	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	2	603
2011	0	510	0	4	0	0	22	0	536
2012	2	496	0	9	0	0	12	0	519
2013	3	318	1	6	0	0	12	0	340
2014	7	338	0	9	0	0	7	0	361
2015	12	628	0	23	0	0	12	0	675
2016	14	455	0	12	0	0	13	0	494
2017	10	378	0	5	0	0	7	0	400
2018	9	583	0	11	0	0	11	0	614
2019	8	469	0	8	0	0	14	0	499
2020	3	335	0	10	0	0	7	0	355
2021	2	357	0	13	0	0	6	0	378
2022	3	291	0	12	1	0	6	0	313
2023	4	288	0	9	1	0	8	0	310
2024	2	318	0	15	2	0	6	0	343

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 Beveridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	453	31.1	14.5	55.6
1989	433	30.2	14.3	65.1
1990	423	29.1	14.5	39.7
1991	427	25.6	16.6	53.4
1992	407	21.5	18.9	6.1
1993	394	23.7	16.6	68.3
1994	334	20.6	16.2	70.1
1995	287	19.8	14.5	95.4
1996	287	19.8	14.5	95.4
1997	270	15.1	17.9	71.2
1998	295	16.8	17.6	71.2
1999	305	19.6	15.6	66.9
2000	305	17.1	17.8	64.9
2001	303	18.1	16.7	64
2002	274	14.1	19.4	65.7
2003	274	14.1	19.4	65.7
2004	308	18.4	16.7	63.3
2005	331	19.7	16.8	74
2006	541	33.0	16.4	76.3
2007	464	n/a	n/a	77.9
2008	477	30.5	15.6	79.2
2009	404	25.5	15.8	83.8
2010	603	30.0	20.1	77.9
2011	536	29.4	18.2	90.3
2012	519	29.0	17.8	85.5
2013	340	21.0	16.1	92.4
2014	361	24.0	15.0	79.5
2015	675	30.0	22.5	86.1
2016	494	27.0	18.2	76.9
2017	400	20.0	20.0	82.8
2018	614	23.6	25.9	70.5
2019	499	14.0	35.6	100
2020	355	24.0	14.7	100
2021	378	24.0	15.7	100
2022	313	18.0	17.3	85.6
2023	310	19.0	16.3	85.2
2024	343	17.0	20.1	67.9

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 Beveridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	453	31.1	14.5	55.6
1989	433	30.2	14.3	65.1
1990	423	29.1	14.5	39.7
1991	427	25.6	16.6	53.4
1992	407	21.5	18.9	6.1
1993	394	23.7	16.6	68.3
1994	334	20.6	16.2	70.1
1995	287	19.8	14.5	95.4
1996	287	19.8	14.5	95.4
1997	270	15.1	17.9	71.2
1998	295	16.8	17.6	71.2
1999	305	19.6	15.6	66.9
2000	305	17.1	17.8	64.9
2001	303	18.1	16.7	64
2002	274	14.1	19.4	65.7
2003	274	14.1	19.4	65.7
2004	308	18.4	16.7	63.3
2005	331	19.7	16.8	74
2006	541	33.0	16.4	76.3
2007	464	n/a	n/a	77.9
2008	477	30.5	15.6	79.2
2009	404	25.5	15.8	83.8
2010	603	30.0	20.1	77.9
2011	536	29.4	18.2	90.3
2012	519	29.0	17.8	85.5
2013	340	21.0	16.1	92.4
2014	361	24.0	15.0	79.5
2015	675	30.0	22.5	86.1
2016	494	27.0	18.2	76.9
2017	400	20.0	20.0	82.8
2018	614	23.6	25.9	70.5
2019	499	14.0	35.6	100
2020	355	24.0	14.7	100
2021	378	24.0	15.7	100
2022	313	18.0	17.3	85.6
2023	310	19.0	16.3	85.2
2024	343	17.0	20.1	67.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Beveridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,885 (18.3%)	$8,428 (81.7%)	$10,313
2020	$1,480 (13.6%)	$9,411 (86.4%)	$10,892
2021	$2,872 (24.5%)	$8,854 (75.5%)	$11,726
2022	$5,491 (29.2%)	$13,312 (70.8%)	$18,803

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beveridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1015^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 1012^th of 1016 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beveridge Elementary School)	5.9	7.1	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gary Community School Corp)	16.9	9.9	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Beveridge Elementary School)	8.7	2.9	5.8%
3rd Grade Math (Gary Community School Corp)	22.2	7.8	14.4%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Beveridge Elementary School)	6	8.5	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gary Community School Corp)	15.2	9.5	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Beveridge Elementary School)	7.5	10.4	2.9%
4th Grade Math (Gary Community School Corp)	16.5	6	10.5%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Beveridge Elementary School)	4.5	4.4	0.1%
4th Grade Science (Gary Community School Corp)	8.6	5.4	3.2%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Beveridge Elementary School)	16.9	3.7	13.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gary Community School Corp)	20.2	8	12.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Beveridge Elementary School)	14.1	0	14.1%
5th Grade Math (Gary Community School Corp)	14.8	3.5	11.3%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Beveridge Elementary School)	7	3.6	3.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Gary Community School Corp)	11.7	4	7.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	499	310	37.9%
African American	469	288	38.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	9	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	8	4	50%
Two or More Races	14	8	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	85.2%	14.8%

Schools Near Beveridge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beveridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	1234 Cleveland St	Gary	46404	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 321-8546	343	17	20.1	67.9%	2 (0.6%)	318 (92.7%)	15 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	5	996^th of 1010 public elementary schools	1.4%		4.3	1012^th of 1016 public elementary schools	0.4%	16	7.0	9.1	7.8				8.1	7.1	10.6	3.9				7.6	5.9	$18,803	$5,491	$13,312
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1110 W 21st Ave	Gary	46407	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 944-7301	416	23	18.0	56.5%	3 (0.7%)	386 (92.8%)	24 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	3	1010^th of 1010 public elementary schools	0.0%		4.4	1009^th of 1016 public elementary schools	0.7%	1	3.9	4.4	0.0				3.1	9.0	1.1	1.9				4.0	1.9	$17,418	$5,639	$11,779
Aspire Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4900 W 15th Ave	Gary	46406	Lake County	Aspire Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 944-7400	576	32	18.0	93.1%	2 (0.3%)	459 (79.7%)	49 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.5%)	33.8	684^th of 1010 public elementary schools	32.3%		23.9	784^th of 1016 public elementary schools	22.8%	100	26.1	34.2	46.2	33.8	17.2	28.8	31.2	33.3	23.1	27.0	17.8	7.8	12.1	20.3	26.6	$14,719	$2,623	$12,096
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School	Public	K-5	1320 E 19th Ave	Gary	46407	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 881-3600	448	22	20.3	60.3%	7 (1.6%)	413 (92.2%)	23 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	6.4	978^th of 1010 public elementary schools	3.2%		5.4	992^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	2.4%	14	15.4	3.8	11.8				10.6	16.5	7.6	1.3				8.9	6.6	$16,026	$5,181	$10,845
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center	Public	PK-K	2367 E 21st Ave	Gary	46407	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 886-6542	253	9	28.1	27.3%	1 (0.4%)	241 (95.3%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)																$20,900	$12,454	$8,446
Henry S Evans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2915 E 35th Ave	Lake Station	46405	Lake County	River Forest Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 962-1608	401	23	17.8	76.3%	142 (35.4%)	49 (12.2%)	179 (44.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	23.5	777^th of 1010 public elementary schools	23.1%		28.4	745^th of 1016 public elementary schools	26.7%	32	16.0	42.3	24.1				27.6	16.0	30.8	25.9				24.4	11.1	$11,013	$1,597	$9,417
Joseph Hess Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3640 Orchard Dr	Hammond	46323	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 989-7355	686	36	18.8	59.3%	90 (13.1%)	259 (37.8%)	295 (43.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.7%)	15.4	864^th of 1010 public elementary schools	14.5%		14.8	862^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	15.2%	2	17.7	17.8	20.3	15.9			18.0	32.9	23.3	18.2	5.8			20.5	15.6	$10,883	$1,907	$8,976
Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning	Public	K-5	5002 Madison St	Gary	46408	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 318-2800	533	24	22.2	54.2%	6 (1.1%)	473 (88.7%)	44 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	4	1008^th of 1010 public elementary schools	0.2%		4.9	999^th of 1016 public elementary schools	1.7%	9	6.9	6.4	8.0				7.1	4.0	4.6	2.0				3.5	4.0	$16,579	$5,265	$11,314
Longfellow New Technical Elementary School	Public	K-4	45th/Calhoun Sts	Gary	46408	Lake County	Lake Ridge New Technical Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 923-7004	486	31	15.9	94.0%	160 (32.9%)	148 (30.5%)	146 (30.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.4%)	6.4	982^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	2.8%		8.1	948^th of 1016 public elementary schools	6.7%	34	12.7	12.6					12.6	10.1	10.5					10.3		$12,888	$3,529	$9,359
Warren G Harding Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3211 165th St	Hammond	46323	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 989-7351	643	41	15.5	60.7%	109 (17.0%)	214 (33.3%)	285 (44.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.3%)	26.1	759^th of 1010 public elementary schools	24.9%		29.1	737^th of 1016 public elementary schools	27.5%	22	23.4	25.6	20.7	24.1			23.5	26.3	31.4	35.4	19.5			28.1	25.6	$11,963	$1,968	$9,995

Frequently Asked Questions about Beveridge Elementary School

How many students attend Beveridge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 343 students attended Beveridge Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Beveridge Elementary School attend?

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

High : West Side Leadership Academy

What is the racial makeup of Beveridge Elementary School?

Students at Beveridge Elementary School are 93% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Beveridge Elementary School a good school?

Beveridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Indiana elementary schools.

What district is Beveridge Elementary School in?

Gary Community School Corp

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