Enrollment
327
Elementary
DISTRICT 463 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIST 299·NCES 170993004965
Beard Elementary School
6445 W Strong St, Chicago, IL 60656 · (773) 534-1228 · Cook County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL327 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.0:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
118 students
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 327 | 100% |
Student demographics
71%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Beard Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beard Elementary School this school | 327 | 36.1% | N/A |
| Park East School Round Lake | 312 | 36.5% | 63.1% |
| Prairieview School Hainesville | 400 | 41.5% | 57.0% |
| Central Elementary School Des Plaines | 322 | 37.9% | 57.0% |
| Farnsworth Elementary School Chicago | 502 | 38.0% | 44.2% |
| Ridge Family Center for Learning Elk Grove Village | 261 | 39.5% | 69.8% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Beard Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 327 | #1,375 of 2,419 | #570 of 901 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.0:1 | #15 of 2,035 | #10 of 817 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.9% | #120 of 2,042 | #56 of 819 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 36.1% | #1,650 of 2,132 | #678 of 804 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
327
+244 (+294%) vs 2020
+554% since 1990-91, when it was 50
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 327 | 41 | 8.0:1 | 36% (118) |
| 2023-24 | 285 | 40.8 | 7.0:1 | 39% (110) |
| 2022-23 | 182 | 40.5 | 4.5:1 | 35% (64) |
| 2020-21 | 83 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 179 | 17.4 | 10.3:1 | 64% (114) |
| 2015-16 | 163 | 14 | 11.6:1 | 64% (105) |
| 2010-11 | 158 | 25 | 6.3:1 | 67% (106) |
| 2000-01 | 157 | 23 | 6.8:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 50 | 15 | 3.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Beard Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 83% (179 to 327); teachers up 136% (17.4 to 41).
About Beard Elementary School
In Chicago, Illinois, part of Cook County, Beard Elementary School is an elementary school. Its 327 students are spread across pre-K through 3.
Beard Elementary School falls under Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, which has 622 schools enrolling 324,396 students.
Hispanic students form the largest group at Beard Elementary School, 38% of enrollment. Other groups include 35% White, 14% Asian, 6% Black, and 6% multiracial. By comparison, Cook County residents are about 27% Hispanic. By the diversity index, Beard Elementary School comes in at 71%.
The school reported 41 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 8.0:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Illinois average 13.9:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 36%. Across public schools in Cook County, the average is 66%.
In the county around the school, Cook County, median household income is about $83,498, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Beard Elementary School is among the 1,406 public schools in Cook County.
Garvy J Elementary School is the public school closest to Beard Elementary School, about 0.5 miles away. Beard Elementary School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Large.
The 2020-21 count was 83 students and the 2024-25 count was 327. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves.
If you have questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Beard Elementary School, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Cook County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,182,090
Census ACS
Median income
$83,498
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,406
697,934 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Lane Technical High SchoolHigh · 4,604 students
- Taft High SchoolHigh · 4,487 students
- Curie Metropolitan High SchoolHigh · 3,099 students
- Kenwood Academy High SchoolHigh · 2,268 students
- Young Magnet High SchoolHigh · 2,223 students
- Lincoln Park High SchoolHigh · 2,214 students
Other schools in Chicago
- Lane Technical High SchoolHigh · 4,604 students
- Taft High SchoolHigh · 4,487 students
- Curie Metropolitan High SchoolHigh · 3,099 students
- Kenwood Academy High SchoolHigh · 2,268 students
- Young Magnet High SchoolHigh · 2,223 students
- Lincoln Park High SchoolHigh · 2,214 students
Other Beard Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Beard Elementary. Beard Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- Beard Elementary SchoolHELOTES, TX · 499 students
- BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFORT SMITH, AR · 297 students
Nearby schools
- Garvy J Elementary School0.5 mi · 736
- Union Ridge Elementary School0.5 mi · 664
- Smyser Elementary School0.8 mi · 773
- Prussing Elementary School1.0 mi · 642
- Taft High School1.0 mi · 4,487
- Hitch Elementary School1.1 mi · 495
Frequently asked questions
About Beard Elementary SchoolHow large is Beard Elementary School?
Beard Elementary School enrolls approximately 327 students in grades PK-03.
What grades does Beard Elementary School serve?
Beard Elementary School serves grades PK-03.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beard Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Beard Elementary School is approximately 8.0:1 (41 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Beard Elementary School?
At Beard Elementary School, the student body is approximately 35% White, 38% Hispanic, 6% Black, 14% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Beard Elementary School?
Beard Elementary School is overseen by Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 in Cook County.
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