Beaver Dam Elementary School

537 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

537

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beaver Dam Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	126
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
392 (73.0 %)
Hispanic
126 (23.5 %)
Two or More
11 (2.0 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Ohio County
Phone:	(270)274-4478
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 88