Below Average
#3442 of 3,813 schools in IL
Gard Elementary School
Elementary School · Beardstown Cusd 15 · Beardstown, IL
A Beardstown Cusd 15 elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 E 15th St, Beardstown, IL 62618
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gard Elementary School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gard Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low16/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,694
Median home value
$86,400
Median rent
$766/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beardstown Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Beardstown Cusd 15
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gard Elementary School is listed in Beardstown CUSD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gard Elementary School
Gard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Beardstown, IL, part of Beardstown Cusd 15, serving approximately 488 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,442 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gard Elementary School
What grades does Gard Elementary School serve?
Gard Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Gard Elementary School?
Gard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gard Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gard Elementary School rank in IL?
Gard Elementary School ranks #3,442 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Gard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Gard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gard Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gard Elementary School?
73.2% of students at Gard Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (217) 323-1364
- Area population (ZIP 62618)
- 7,391
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 62618; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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