Beckemeyer Elementary School

1035 Seymour Ave
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beckemeyer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Beckemeyer Elementary School's student population of 642 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
642 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Beckemeyer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beckemeyer Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1374 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
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(20-21)
26%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beckemeyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beckemeyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
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6%
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Hispanic
3%
28%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
93%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beckemeyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beckemeyer Elementary School's ranking?
Beckemeyer Elementary School is ranked #1374 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Beckemeyer Elementary School?
642 students attend Beckemeyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Beckemeyer Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beckemeyer Elementary School?
Beckemeyer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beckemeyer Elementary School offer ?
Beckemeyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Beckemeyer Elementary School part of?
Beckemeyer Elementary School is part of Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District.

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No School - Spring Break
April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
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April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
No School - Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
April 21, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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