Serving 25 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Beemer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% NE state average).
How many students attend Beemer Elementary School?
25 students attend Beemer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Beemer Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beemer Elementary School?
Beemer Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beemer Elementary School offer ?
Beemer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Beemer Elementary School part of?
Beemer Elementary School is part of West Point Public Schools School District.
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