Serving 607 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School's student population of 607 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School?
607 students attend Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School?
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School offer ?
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School part of?
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
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