Beckham Bates Elementary School serves 225 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% KY state average).
How many students attend Beckham Bates Elementary School?
225 students attend Beckham Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Beckham Bates Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beckham Bates Elementary School?
Beckham Bates Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beckham Bates Elementary School offer ?
Beckham Bates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Beckham Bates Elementary School part of?
Beckham Bates Elementary School is part of Letcher County School District.
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