- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Beeson Elementary shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 200558000879 · Dodge City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 22.2:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodge City High School (2,178 students)
Beeson Elementary shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Beeson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dodge City Hig
Dodge City High School
2,178 students
- Dodge City Mid 808
Dodge City Middle School
808 students
- Comanche Middl 783
Comanche Middle School
783 students
- Miller Elem 780
Miller Elem
780 students
- Ross Elementar 502
Ross Elementary School
502 students
- This school 355
Beeson Elementary
355 students
What this shows Beeson Elementary reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beeson Elementary compares
Beeson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Dodge City reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~355 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), down 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.