Beard Elem School

www.cps.edu

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Beard Elementary School, located in the Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is known for its commitment to academic development and fostering a supportive community environment. It serves a diverse student population, providing a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities to promote well-rounded growth.

The school is highly regarded for its neighborhood-focused atmosphere and strong parent-teacher involvement, which are central to its operational philosophy. With a focus on preparing students for high school success, Beard Elementary integrates modern instructional strategies to meet state standards. Its location on West Strong Street provides a stable, localized learning hub for families in the 60656 area, consistently striving to maintain a safe and inclusive educational space for its learners.

327

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beard Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	124
Black	19
Asian	47
Two or More	19
American Indian	5

Hispanic
124 (37.9%)
White
113 (34.6%)
Asian
47 (14.4%)
Black
19 (5.8%)
Two or More
19 (5.8%)
American Indian
5 (1.5%)

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:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)534-1228
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
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 327

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Beard Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	327

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Beard Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	139	42.5%
Male	188	57.5%

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