Beacon Elementary School

19475 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
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6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Beacon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Beacon Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
357 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Beacon Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(17-18)
40-44%
37%
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(17-18)
35-39%
43%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
96%
18%
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White
2%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Beacon Elementary School?
357 students attend Beacon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Beacon Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beacon Elementary School?
Beacon Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beacon Elementary School offer ?
Beacon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beacon Elementary School part of?
Beacon Elementary School is part of Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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