- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 57.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 170531000216 · Beardstown, IL Other · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Gard Elementary School (711 students)
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 57.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
820 students
- Gard Elementar
Gard Elementary School
711 students
- Grand Ave Sch 184
Grand Ave Sch
184 students
What this shows Beardstown Jr/Sr High School reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beardstown Jr/Sr High School compares
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Beardstown Cusd 15 reports $12,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~820 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.