Excellent
#276 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 7% in state
Beard Elem School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6445 W Strong St, Chicago, IL 60656
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beard Elem School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2016–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beard Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,000
Median home value
$344,400
Median rent
$1,388/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garvy J Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 744 | Compare → |
| Union Ridge Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| St Robert Bellarmine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Smyser Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 765 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #33 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beard Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beard Elem School
Beard Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 285 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beard Elem School
What grades does Beard Elem School serve?
Beard Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Beard Elem School?
Beard Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beard Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beard Elem School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beard Elem School rank in IL?
Beard Elem School ranks #276 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Beard Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beard Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beard Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beard Elem School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Beard Elem School a charter school?
No, Beard Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beard Elem School a Title I school?
No, Beard Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beard Elem School?
38.6% of students at Beard Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 534-1228
- Area population (ZIP 60656)
- 28,726
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60656; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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