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Beard Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–3
6445 W Strong St, Chicago, IL 60656 · (773) 534-1228 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
327
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
36%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–3
What stands out about Beard Elem School
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Small classes: 8:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 294% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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6445 W Strong St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K327
Enrollment over time
83’20
167’21
182’22
285’23
327’24
Up 294% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 38%White 35%Asian 14%Black 6%Two or more races 6%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%
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.