Enrollment
184
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beardstown, IL
Grand Ave Sch
Federal NCES profile for Grand Ave Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170531000218
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Ave Sch earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Beardstown · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 184
- students enrolled
Grand Ave Sch has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Ave Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Beardstown, IL.
School address
District: Beardstown Cusd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 170531000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
46:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+229% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Ave Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Ave Sch
Grand Ave Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Beardstown, Illinois, enrolling 184 students.
Class loads run heavy: 46:1 is larger than about 99% of Illinois schools and 229% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 184 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
The surrounding Beardstown Cusd 15 spends $12,115 per pupil, 29% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Beardstown's public schools, it stands alongside Beardstown Jr/Sr High School (820 students): Grand Ave Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (46:1 vs 15.2:1).
Beardstown Cusd 15 also operates Beardstown Jr/Sr High School (820 students) and Gard Elementary School (711 students) alongside Grand Ave Sch.
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 Grand Ave Sch compares
Grand Ave Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 46:1 | ▲ 229% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
46:1
students per teacher
- 229% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beardstown Cusd 15, which includes Grand Ave Sch.
$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 Grand Ave Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beardstown Jr/Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Ave Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~184 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Ave Sch
How many students attend Grand Ave Sch?
Grand Ave Sch has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beardstown, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Ave Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Ave Sch is 46:1, which is 229% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 193% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Ave Sch?
Grand Ave Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Grand Ave Sch rank among public schools in Beardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Ave Sch ranks #3 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 Grand Ave Sch a good school?
Grand Ave Sch earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Grand Ave Sch, Beardstown Cusd 15 also operates Beardstown Jr/Sr High School (820 students) and Gard Elementary School (711 students). See the Beardstown Cusd 15 district page for the complete list.
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