- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Grand Ave Sch shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 170531000218 · Beardstown, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 46:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Beardstown Jr/Sr High School (820 students)
Grand Ave Sch shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Grand Ave Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beardstown Jr/
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
820 students
- Gard Elementar
Gard Elementary School
711 students
- This school 184
Grand Ave Sch
184 students
What this shows Grand Ave Sch reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Ave Sch compares
Grand Ave Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,096
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
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.
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 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
- 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.
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 (~184 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), down 13.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.