Total enrollment
1,531
+116 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Beardstown CUSD 15
Illinois · 1,702 students · 1 city
Beardstown CUSD 15 operates 3 public K-12 schools in Illinois, enrolling about 1,702 students between them (2 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in Beardstown CUSD 15
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Beardstown CUSD 15 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,702 | #215 of 508 | #4,989 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #282 of 508 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.0:1 | #502 of 506 | #7,694 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 75.0% | #45 of 456 | #1,544 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.3% | #37 of 341 | #595 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Beardstown CUSD 15
Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 1,426 to 1,531 students (up 7%) and from 91 to 91 full-time teachers (unchanged), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beardstown Jr/Sr High School | Beardstown | High | 05-12 | 820 |
| Gard Elementary School | Beardstown | Elementary | PK-04 | 711 |
| Grand Ave Sch | Beardstown | Elementary | PK-PK | 171 |
About Beardstown CUSD 15
Beardstown CUSD 15 is a rural-scale public-school district in Illinois. The district oversees 3 schools and educates approximately 1,702 students.
For a sense of the school types, Beardstown CUSD 15 covers 2 elementary and 1 high school.
On a per-school basis, Beardstown CUSD 15 runs about 567 students per school, 18% meaningfully above the state mean of roughly 480.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,531 students, increased 8% from the 1,415 reported in SY 2020-21. Beardstown CUSD 15 now counts 2 public schools, down from 3 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Beardstown CUSD 15 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.