Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bud Beasley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bud Beasley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bud Beasley Elementary School's student population of 612 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bud Beasley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bud Beasley Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 692 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
27%
44%
Black
3%
12%
White
56%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bud Beasley Elementary School's ranking?
Bud Beasley Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Bud Beasley Elementary School often compared to?
Bud Beasley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Bud Beasley Elementary School?
612 students attend Bud Beasley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bud Beasley Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bud Beasley Elementary School?
Bud Beasley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Bud Beasley Elementary School offer ?
Bud Beasley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bud Beasley Elementary School part of?
Bud Beasley Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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