Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gard Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Beardstown, IL, encompassing approximately 104 square miles. Families within this area typically live 10-15 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gard Elementary School's student population of 711 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
711 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gard Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3215 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gard Elementary School's ranking?
Gard Elementary School is ranked #3215 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gard Elementary School?
711 students attend Gard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Gard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gard Elementary School?
Gard Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gard Elementary School offer ?
Gard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gard Elementary School part of?
Gard Elementary School is part of Beardstown CUSD 15 School District.
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