D−
Gard Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
400 E 15th St, Beardstown, IL 62618 · (217) 323-1364 · Part of Beardstown Community Unit School District 15
Students
711
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
77%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Gard Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 53.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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400 E 15th St, Beardstown
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K163
Kindergarten125
Grade 1109
Grade 2110
Grade 395
Grade 4109
Enrollment over time
463’20
466’21
473’22
488’23
711’24
Up 53.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 38%Two or more races 21%Black 20%White 20%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.