BEAVER DAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Beaver Dam Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ohio County school district, located in Beaver Dam, KY with about 625 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Beaver Dam Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Beaver Dam Elementary School is a public primary school located in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, serving students within the Ohio County School District. As a central educational pillar for the local community, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. It is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the personal development of each child, aiming to prepare them for success as they transition to middle school.
The school benefits from its position within the close-knit Beaver Dam community, where it actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Beaver Dam Elementary often integrates various extracurricular activities and programs designed to promote social-emotional growth, creativity, and physical health. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and a dedication to instructional excellence, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing space that promotes lifelong learning for all its students.
For more information, contact Beaver Dam Elementary School at (270) 274-4478 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-4478
BEAVER DAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Beaver Dam, KY with about 625 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Ohio County
- Total Students:
- 625
- Teachers:
- 37.59
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 625 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEAVER DAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.