Beeson Elementary

Summary:

Beeson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dodge City, Kansas, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 365 students. Despite being part of the Dodge City school district, which is ranked 263 out of 266 districts in the state, Beeson Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Kansas elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Beeson Elementary's academic performance is a significant concern, as the school consistently underperforms the Dodge City district and the state of Kansas in terms of proficiency rates on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.74% of Beeson Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 15.85% for Dodge City and 33.55% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th-grade Mathematics, with only 3.17% of students proficient or better, compared to 14.3% for Dodge City and 32.35% for the state.

While Beeson Elementary struggles academically, some of the other elementary schools in the Dodge City district, such as Ross Elementary and Northwest Elementary, perform significantly better on state assessments. Additionally, nearby schools like Cimarron Elementary (in the Cimarron-Ensign district) and Spearville Elementary (in the Spearville district) also significantly outperform Beeson on state assessments, with proficiency rates well above the state average.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1700 W Beeson Rd
       Dodge City, KS  67801


(620) 471-2113

District: Dodge City

SchoolDigger Rank:
626th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,047 Help


Students who attend Beeson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Comanche Middle School
    Dodge City Middle School
High:    Dodge City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.8 Help
Number of students:  365

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.0%
White:
9.0%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beeson Elementary ranks worse than 95.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Dodge City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89%), White (9%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beeson Elementary is 22.8, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Dodge City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beeson Elementary is $10,047, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Dodge City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beeson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Beeson Elementary 626th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Beeson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:


Dodge City:

SchoolDigger ranks Dodge City 263rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beeson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Beeson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.77 236th 585 59.7%
2007 77.14 95th 600 84.2%
2008 80.63 59th 614 90.4%
2009 60.76 287th 621 53.8%
2010 53.95 359th 630 43.0%
2011 62.26 284th 631 55.0%
2012 52.44 411th 660 37.7%
2013 1.34 660th 668 1.2%
2015 16.97 597th 678 11.9%
2016 4.42 646th 656 1.5%
2017 7.90 628th 659 4.7%
2018 7.36 630th 656 4.0%
2019 11.43 622nd 667 6.7%
2021 10.43 615th 670 8.2%
2022 7.51 645th 668 3.4%
2023 6.47 640th 660 3.0%
2024 7.83 626th 653 4.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Beeson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.81 80th 129 38.0%
2019 41.07 68th 122 44.3%
2021 29.14 89th 108 17.6%
2022 24.18 104th 117 11.1%
2023 28.82 99th 117 15.4%
2024 28.67 107th 124 13.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Beeson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.15 177th 214 17.3%
2022 22.67 255th 305 16.4%
2023 11.38 294th 296 0.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beeson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.23 478th 512 6.6%
2019 22.27 447th 509 12.2%
2021 24.43 420th 494 15.0%
2022 15.30 483rd 512 5.7%
2023 11.52 523rd 541 3.3%
2024 13.03 524th 546 4.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Beeson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.95 558th 574 2.8%
2019 10.95 552nd 591 6.6%
2021 13.04 538th 591 9.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Beeson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.15 177th 214 17.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Beeson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.83 531st 575 7.7%
2019 15.04 528th 586 9.9%
2021 11.56 553rd 605 8.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Beeson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.58 170th 207 17.9%
2019 33.09 173rd 235 26.4%
2021 31.60 176th 229 23.1%
2022 18.00 239th 254 5.9%
2023 24.33 212th 245 13.5%
2024 26.90 219th 260 15.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Beeson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 174 7 38 197 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1996 174 7 38 197 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1997 186 8 39 201 2 n/a n/a 0 436
1998 173 8 42 224 4 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 141 10 36 236 5 n/a n/a 0 428
2000 146 7 20 244 4 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 137 4 18 255 9 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 67 2 7 238 3 n/a n/a 0 317
2003 67 2 7 238 3 n/a n/a 0 317
2004 53 2 6 253 2 n/a n/a 14 330
2005 48 1 5 263 2 n/a n/a 26 345
2006 44 2 5 228 2 n/a n/a 26 307
2007 49 2 7 247 3 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 50 3 11 267 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2009 38 5 7 258 1 n/a n/a 1 310
2010 38 2 9 283 1 0 0 0 333
2011 42 1 6 295 1 0 0 0 345
2012 36 1 8 280 2 0 2 0 329
2013 33 4 9 308 1 0 2 0 357
2014 30 8 11 337 1 0 3 0 390
2015 35 6 8 346 1 0 4 0 400
2016 26 1 8 318 0 0 2 0 355
2017 31 3 5 337 0 0 1 0 377
2018 37 0 7 312 0 0 1 0 357
2019 39 3 6 302 0 0 7 0 357
2020 36 3 5 315 0 0 6 0 365
2021 42 0 4 303 0 0 8 0 357
2022 41 0 3 317 0 0 10 0 371
2023 33 0 2 325 0 0 5 0 365

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 Beeson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 417 22.0 19.0 61.6
1996 417 22.0 19.0 61.6
1997 436 22.2 19.6 59.9
1998 451 25.3 17.8 59.9
1999 428 25.0 17.1 73.4
2000 421 25.0 16.8 78.4
2001 423 25.0 16.9 77.8
2002 317 21.7 14.6 83
2003 317 21.7 14.6 83
2004 330 22.0 15.0 82.3
2005 345 23.5 14.7 89.3
2006 307 23.1 13.3 94.3
2007 308 23.3 13.2 83.1
2008 332 17.3 19.2 82.5
2009 310 19.0 16.3 90.3
2010 333 21.2 15.7 91.6
2011 345 22.1 15.6 92.2
2012 329 22.8 14.3 92.1
2013 357 23.5 15.1 91.6
2014 390 23.5 16.5 94.1
2015 400 24.0 16.6 95.3
2016 355 22.0 16.1 95.5
2017 377 21.0 17.9 94.4
2018 357 23.5 15.1 91.3
2019 357 25.0 14.2 91.9
2020 365 21.0 17.3 90.4
2021 357 20.5 17.4 88.5
2022 371 21.5 17.2 89.8
2023 365 16.0 22.8 90.4

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 Beeson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 417 22.0 19.0 61.6
1996 417 22.0 19.0 61.6
1997 436 22.2 19.6 59.9
1998 451 25.3 17.8 59.9
1999 428 25.0 17.1 73.4
2000 421 25.0 16.8 78.4
2001 423 25.0 16.9 77.8
2002 317 21.7 14.6 83
2003 317 21.7 14.6 83
2004 330 22.0 15.0 82.3
2005 345 23.5 14.7 89.3
2006 307 23.1 13.3 94.3
2007 308 23.3 13.2 83.1
2008 332 17.3 19.2 82.5
2009 310 19.0 16.3 90.3
2010 333 21.2 15.7 91.6
2011 345 22.1 15.6 92.2
2012 329 22.8 14.3 92.1
2013 357 23.5 15.1 91.6
2014 390 23.5 16.5 94.1
2015 400 24.0 16.6 95.3
2016 355 22.0 16.1 95.5
2017 377 21.0 17.9 94.4
2018 357 23.5 15.1 91.3
2019 357 25.0 14.2 91.9
2020 365 21.0 17.3 90.4
2021 357 20.5 17.4 88.5
2022 371 21.5 17.2 89.8
2023 365 16.0 22.8 90.4

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 Beeson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,440 (14.3%) $8,607 (85.7%) $10,047

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Beeson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 622nd of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 640th of 660 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beeson Elementary)17.914.5
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dodge City)2620.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Beeson Elementary)19.320.6
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dodge City)40.731.6
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Beeson Elementary)25.49.8
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dodge City)28.717.3
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Beeson Elementary)18.86.5
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dodge City)23.413.8
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Beeson Elementary)10.78.5
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dodge City)24.818.6
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Beeson Elementary)15.810
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dodge City)27.717.1
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Beeson Elementary)28.110.2
 17.9%
   5th Grade Science (Dodge City)28.922.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students357365
 2.2%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic302325
 7.6%
Pacific Islander00
White3933
 15.4%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%90.4%
 1.5%


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Students who attend Beeson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Comanche Middle School
Middle : Dodge City Middle School
High : Dodge City High School

Beeson Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Kansas elementary schools.

Students at Beeson Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 9% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 365 students attended Beeson Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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