BEARDSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Beardsley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elkhart Community Schools school district, located in Elkhart, IN with about 461 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Beardsley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Beardsley Elementary School is located in Elkhart, Indiana, and operates as part of the Elkhart Community Schools district. It serves a diverse student population, typically covering grades Pre-K through 6th grade. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school community focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that supports both academic growth and the individual needs of its learners. Like many schools in the Elkhart district, Beardsley emphasizes community engagement and works to build strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families. With its location on McPherson Street, the school acts as a local hub for families in the area, offering a traditional elementary experience designed to nurture young students' curiosity and academic potential.
For more information, contact Beardsley Elementary School at (574) 262-5575 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Elkhart, IN 46514-3571
(574) 262-5575
BEARDSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Elkhart, IN with about 461 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Elkhart Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 461
- Teachers:
- 24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 461 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 45.1%
- White
- 26.2%
- Black or African American
- 20.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.0%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.