- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaver Dam, KY
Beaver Dam Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beaver Dam Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210450001108
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaver Dam Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 601
- students enrolled
Beaver Dam Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ohio County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210450001108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Beaver Dam Elementary School grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 210450001108 · Beaver Dam, KY Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 16.7:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ohio County High School (1,018 students)
Beaver Dam Elementary School grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Beaver Dam Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ohio County Hi
Ohio County High School
1,018 students
- Wayland Alexan
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
635 students
- This school
Beaver Dam Elementary School
601 students
- Ohio County Mi
Ohio County Middle School
523 students
- Southern Eleme 269
Southern Elementary School
269 students
- Fordsville Ele 245
Fordsville Elementary School
245 students
What this shows Beaver Dam Elementary School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaver Dam Elementary School compares
Beaver Dam Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Beaver Dam Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ohio County reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beaver Dam Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayland Alexander Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ohio County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fordsville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver Dam Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Beaver Dam
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beaver Dam Elementary School
How many students attend Beaver Dam Elementary School?
Beaver Dam Elementary School has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaver Dam, KY. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Dam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Dam Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 10% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaver Dam Elementary School?
62.9% of students at Beaver Dam Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver Dam Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beaver Dam Elementary School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Beaver Dam, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver Dam Elementary School?
Beaver Dam Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Ohio County?
Besides Beaver Dam Elementary School, Ohio County also operates Ohio County High School (1,018 students), Wayland Alexander Elementary School (635 students), and Ohio County Middle School (523 students). See the Ohio County district page for the complete list.