Beekman Center serves 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beekman Center's student population of 113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
School Motto
Ingham ISD exists to lead and serve for the achievement and success of all learners.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beekman Center is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
30%
18%
White
34%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Beekman Center?
113 students attend Beekman Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Beekman Center students are White, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beekman Center?
Beekman Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Beekman Center offer ?
Beekman Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beekman Center part of?
Beekman Center is part of Ingham Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I sue chaffee want to say I want to say Alisha Sheets is such a great sweet n nice teacher she is my son teacher my son Edmundo Mireles / we call him Eddie he has been going to Beekman center sense he was 3 three years old n he is now 8 years old he has learned so much he's a special needs child but he's so smart n happy boy n his speech teacher is great to ken I say thank u to but Alisha Sheets I say thank u so much for everything u have done for Eddie n also the teacher aids to thank u all so much cant ask for a better school for my son he enjoys going everyday even summer school to.
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