Gard Elementary School

Beardstown CUSD 15
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
711 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Gard Elementary School is a public school located in Beardstown, Illinois, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically ranging from preschool through fifth grade. As a central part of the Beardstown Community Unit School District #15, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school’s mission focuses on preparing its diverse student body for future academic success by balancing core curriculum requirements with supportive instructional strategies tailored to meet the needs of a growing community.

Beyond the classroom, Gard Elementary plays a vital role in the small-town fabric of Beardstown, serving as a hub for community engagement and student growth. The school is known for its efforts to provide an inclusive atmosphere, particularly given the district's commitment to supporting students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. By partnering with families and local stakeholders, Gard Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to develop both as scholars and as active participants in their community.
711
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    268 (37.7%)
  • Two or More
    150 (21.1%)
  • Black
    144 (20.3%)
  • White
    143 (20.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Beardstown CUSD 15
Phone: (217)323-1364
Website: http://www.beardstown.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 163
Kindergarten 125
Grade 1 109
Grade 2 110
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 109
Gender Ratio