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#760 of 1,284 schools in KY
Beaver Dam Elementary School
Elementary School · Ohio County · Beaver Dam, KY
An Ohio County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
183 Us Hwy 62 E, Beaver Dam, KY 42320
- Math 42% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beaver Dam Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beaver Dam Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average344/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaver Dam), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,777
Median home value
$115,100
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Alexander Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Fordsville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 238 | Compare → |
| Horse Branch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 188 | Compare → |
| Southern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 278 | 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.
Ohio County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beaver Dam Elementary School is listed in Ohio County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beaver Dam Elementary School
Beaver Dam Elementary School is a public elementary school in Beaver Dam, KY, part of Ohio County, serving approximately 564 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #760 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beaver Dam Elementary School
What grades does Beaver Dam Elementary School serve?
Beaver Dam Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Beaver Dam Elementary School?
Beaver Dam Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Dam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Dam Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beaver Dam Elementary School rank in KY?
Beaver Dam Elementary School ranks #760 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Beaver Dam Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beaver Dam Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Beaver Dam Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaver Dam Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Beaver Dam Elementary School a charter school?
No, Beaver Dam Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beaver Dam Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Beaver Dam Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beaver Dam Elementary School?
66.5% of students at Beaver Dam Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ohio County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (270) 274-4478
- Area population (ZIP 42320)
- 8,630
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 42320; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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