Grand Ave Sch

Beardstown CUSD 15
1301 Grand Ave
Beardstown, IL 62618
184 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Grand Avenue School, located at 1301 Grand Avenue in Beardstown, Illinois, serves as a key educational facility within the Beardstown Community Unit School District 15. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the foundational academic and social development of its youngest learners, typically focusing on early childhood and elementary-aged students. The school plays a central role in the Beardstown community by providing a supportive environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

The school is known for its efforts to integrate technology and structured curriculum to prepare students for future grade levels. Because Beardstown is home to a highly diverse population, Grand Avenue School emphasizes inclusive practices and language support, ensuring that all students—regardless of their background—have access to quality instruction. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and the community, the school strives to build a strong educational start for children in the region.
184
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
46.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Two or More
    62 (33.7%)
  • Hispanic
    50 (27.2%)
  • White
    32 (17.4%)
  • Black
    31 (16.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Beardstown CUSD 15
Phone: (217)323-3585
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 46.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 184
Gender Ratio