At a glance
Reported students
368
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
353
Beacon Elementary School: 368 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
20.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 375
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Beacon Elementary School
Beacon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Harper Woods. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Harper Woods The School District of the City of. NCES reports 368 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, above the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Beacon Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.9%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black94.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Harper Woods The School District of the City of
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tyrone Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
336 reported students
Harper Woods Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
353 reported students
Avatar Academy of Excellence
High · Grades 09–12
78 reported students
The Harper Woods College and Career Institute
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Harper Woods High School
High · Grades 09–12
877 reported students
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
High · Grades 06–12
1,029 reported students
Public schools near Beacon Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Elementary School Elementary · Detroit Public Schools Community District | PK–05 | 379 | 0.7 mi |
| Chandler Park Academy Elementary Elementary · Charter · Chandler Park Academy | PK–05 | 817 | 0.8 mi |
| Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods Elementary · Charter · Discovery Creative Pathways | KG–08 | 603 | 0.9 mi |
| Tyrone Elementary School Elementary · Harper Woods The School District of the City of | 03–05 | 336 | 1 mi |
| Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy | KG–08 | 707 | 1 mi |
| Fisher Magnet Academy Elementary · Detroit Public Schools Community District | PK–08 | 758 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Elementary School
What grades does Beacon Elementary School serve?
Beacon Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harper Woods The School District of the City of.
How many students attend Beacon Elementary School?
Beacon Elementary School reported 368 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 375 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Beacon Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 368 students and 18.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Beacon Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Beacon Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harper Woods The School District of the City of attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Beacon Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Beacon Elementary School in?
Beacon Elementary School is part of Harper Woods The School District of the City of, based in Harper Woods, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Beacon Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carleton Elementary School (0.7 mi), Chandler Park Academy Elementary (0.8 mi), Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.