Enrollment
355
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dodge City, KS
Beeson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Beeson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200558000879
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beeson Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Dodge City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beeson Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beeson Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Dodge City, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beeson Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beeson Elementary
Beeson Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dodge City, Kansas, enrolling 355 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Kansas schools and 61% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 78.4% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #75.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dodge City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ross Elementary School (502 students): Beeson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.2:1 vs 20.9:1).
Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students) and Dodge City Middle School (808 students) alongside Beeson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beeson Elementary compares
Beeson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 61% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 84% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 97% in Kansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.6%
White 7.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Beeson Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dodge City, which includes Beeson Elementary.
$12,648
Per student
-18%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 76.6%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Beeson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dodge City Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comanche Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beeson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Dodge City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ross Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elem
Standard public school
381 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elem
Standard public school
380 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Soule Elementary School
Standard public school
375 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Linn Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Beeson Elementary
How many students attend Beeson Elementary?
Beeson Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dodge City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beeson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beeson Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 61% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beeson Elementary?
78.4% of students at Beeson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beeson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Beeson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment, in Dodge City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beeson Elementary?
Beeson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beeson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Dodge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Beeson Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Dodge City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dodge City on the city page.
Is Beeson Elementary a good school?
Beeson Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dodge City?
Besides Beeson Elementary, Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students), Dodge City Middle School (808 students), and Comanche Middle School (783 students). See the Dodge City district page for the complete list.
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