Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Beard Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 285 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: <50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Beard Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Beard Elementary School?
285 students attend Beard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Beard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beard Elementary School?
Beard Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beard Elementary School offer ?
Beard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Beard Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 285 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
