Enrollment
820
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beardstown, IL
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Beardstown Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170531000216
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Beardstown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 820
- students enrolled
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beardstown Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Beardstown, IL.
School address
District: Beardstown Cusd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 170531000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beardstown Jr/Sr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is a large combined-grade school in Beardstown, Illinois, enrolling 820 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 90% of state schools at 820 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Beardstown Cusd 15 spends $12,115 per pupil, 29% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 373 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 820 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Beardstown's public schools, it stands alongside Grand Ave Sch (184 students): Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 46:1).
Beardstown Cusd 15 also operates Gard Elementary School (711 students) and Grand Ave Sch (184 students) alongside Beardstown Jr/Sr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beardstown Jr/Sr High School compares
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
232
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
White 27.6%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beardstown Cusd 15, which includes Beardstown Jr/Sr High School.
$12,115
Per student
-29%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 67.6%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Beardstown Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gard Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Ave Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beardstown Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Beardstown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~820 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Beardstown Jr/Sr High School's federal record.
- Compare Beardstown Jr/Sr High School against another school. Compare schools
- Beardstown Cusd 15's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Beardstown Jr/Sr High School?
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School has 820 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beardstown, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beardstown Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beardstown Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Beardstown, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beardstown Jr/Sr High School?
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beardstown Jr/Sr High School rank among public schools in Beardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Beardstown Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Beardstown, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beardstown on the city page.
Is Beardstown Jr/Sr High School a good school?
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beardstown Cusd 15?
Besides Beardstown Jr/Sr High School, Beardstown Cusd 15 also operates Gard Elementary School (711 students) and Grand Ave Sch (184 students). See the Beardstown Cusd 15 district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.