Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gard Elementary School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
38%
28%
Black
14%
16%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
19%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
488 students attend Gard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Gard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gard Elementary School?
Gard Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gard Elementary School offer ?
Gard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-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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