- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beardstown, IL
Gard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170531000217
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gard Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Beardstown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 711
- students enrolled
Gard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gard Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Beardstown, IL.
School address
District: Beardstown Cusd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 170531000217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Gard Elementary School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 170531000217 · Beardstown, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Beardstown Jr/Sr High School (820 students)
Gard Elementary School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Gard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beardstown Jr/
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
820 students
- This school
Gard Elementary School
711 students
- Grand Ave Sch 184
Grand Ave Sch
184 students
What this shows Gard Elementary School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gard Elementary School compares
Gard Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
Two or More 21.1%
African American 20.3%
White 20.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Gard Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Beardstown Cusd 15 reports $12,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beardstown Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Ave Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gard Elementary 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gard Elementary School
How many students attend Gard Elementary School?
Gard Elementary School has 711 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beardstown, IL. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gard Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gard Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment, in Beardstown, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gard Elementary School?
Gard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gard Elementary School rank among public schools in Beardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Gard Elementary School ranks #1 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 Gard Elementary School, Beardstown Cusd 15 also operates Beardstown Jr/Sr High School (820 students) and Grand Ave Sch (184 students). See the Beardstown Cusd 15 district page for the complete list.