Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Beckemeyer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beckemeyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Beckemeyer Elementary School's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beckemeyer Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Beckemeyer Elementary School?
177 students attend Beckemeyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Beckemeyer Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beckemeyer Elementary School?
Beckemeyer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beckemeyer Elementary School offer ?
Beckemeyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Beckemeyer Elementary School part of?
Beckemeyer Elementary School is part of Breese ESD 12 School District.
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