Beardstown CUSD 15

Nestled in a remote town setting in west-central Illinois, Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 serves as a central educational home for families across the region. Headquartered at 500 E 15th St in Beardstown, IL, this open, traditional public school district operates independently outside of a charter or supervisory union framework. Operating two dedicated campuses, the district delivers a complete academic journey spanning pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, Beardstown CUSD 15 currently serves 1,531 students, providing a continuous educational pipeline tailored to support learners at every stage of their child development.

The district is characterized by a richly diverse student body, which includes 720 Hispanic students, 369 White students, 240 Black students, and 179 multiracial students, alongside smaller populations of Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander learners. To serve its 728 female and 803 male students effectively, the district relies on a substantial professional team totaling nearly 660 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a teaching force of approximately 183 full-time equivalent educators, supported by 77 instructional aides and nearly 400 specialized support personnel. This broad network of teachers and staff ensures that Beardstown CUSD 15 can offer the personalized guidance, classroom intervention, and administrative support necessary to foster academic growth and community connection.