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Gard Elementary School

PublicRegularGrades 0–4
Beardstown, Illinois · Beardstown CUSD 15
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students711
Student:Teacher18.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
Gard
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
711
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
77%+23.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–4
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Gard Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–4 in Beardstown, Illinois. The school enrolls 711 students. It is part of the Beardstown CUSD 15 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictBeardstown CUSD 15
County17017
CityBeardstown
ZIP62618
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170531000217

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment711
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino46.9%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian12.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native28.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
Two or More Races7.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.6%
Hispanic
46.9%
Black
2.0%
Asian
12.3%
Two+
7.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)