Beardsley Elementary School

457 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

457

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beardsley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	192
Black	127
Asian	4
Two or More	52

Hispanic
192 (42.0 %)
Black
127 (27.8 %)
White
82 (17.9 %)
Two or More
52 (11.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elkhart Community Schools
Phone:	(574)262-5575
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 51