Very Good
#1066 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Beckemeyer Elem School
Elementary School · Breese Esd 12 · Beckemeyer, IL
A Breese Esd 12 elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 4th St, Beckemeyer, IL 62219
- Math 42% proficient (2019)
- Reading 62% proficient (2019)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beckemeyer Elem School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 52% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 21 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low176/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,846
Median home value
$111,100
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlyle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 3.9 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Bartelso Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 4.9 mi | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Breese Esd 12
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beckemeyer Elem School is listed in Breese ESD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beckemeyer Elem School
Beckemeyer Elem School is a public elementary school in Beckemeyer, IL, part of Breese Esd 12, serving approximately 177 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,066 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beckemeyer Elem School
What grades does Beckemeyer Elem School serve?
Beckemeyer Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Beckemeyer Elem School?
Beckemeyer Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beckemeyer Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beckemeyer Elem School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beckemeyer Elem School rank in IL?
Beckemeyer Elem School ranks #1,066 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Beckemeyer Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beckemeyer Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beckemeyer Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beckemeyer Elem School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Beckemeyer Elem School a charter school?
No, Beckemeyer Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beckemeyer Elem School a Title I school?
No, Beckemeyer Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beckemeyer Elem School?
36.2% of students at Beckemeyer Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (618) 227-8242
- Area population (ZIP 62219)
- 1,028
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62219; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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