Enrollment
171
Elementary
DISTRICT 441 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEARDSTOWN CUSD 15·NCES 170531000218
Grand Ave School
1301 Grand Ave, Beardstown, IL 62618 · (217)323-3585 · Cass County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL171 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
46.0:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 32.4:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
94 students
DISTRICT 70% · 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, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 171 | 100% |
Student demographics
73%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · 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.
Where Grand Ave School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 171 | #2,143 of 2,419 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.0% | #1,162 of 2,132 |
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.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
171
+24 (+16%) vs 2017
+88% since 1990-91, when it was 91
Student : Teacher
34.2:1
was 24.6:1
% White
14%
was 31%
% Hispanic
26%
was 39%
% Black
23%
was 16%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 171 | 5 | 34.2:1 | 55% (94) |
| 2022-23 | 184 | 4 | 46.0:1 | 79% (145) |
| 2020-21 | 103 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 147 | 6 | 24.6:1 | 28% (41) |
| 2015-16 | 161 | 4 | 40.3:1 | 76% (123) |
| 2010-11 | 150 | 4 | 37.5:1 | 85% (127) |
| 2000-01 | 226 | 11 | 20.6:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 91 | 5 | 18.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Grand Ave School.
Since 2017-18: students up 16% (147 to 171); teachers down 16% (6 to 5).
About Grand Ave School
As a small elementary school, Grand Ave School serves students in Beardstown, Illinois. Classes run from pre-K, and the school has 171 students. Against the 381-student average for elementary schools in Illinois, enrollment here is 55% lower.
Beardstown CUSD 15 counts 3 schools and 1,702 students, including Grand Ave School.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Grand Ave School is multiracial (36%). Enrollment also includes 26% Hispanic, 23% Black, and 14% White. By the diversity index, Grand Ave School comes in at 73%.
Grand Ave School operates with 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 46.0:1. That ratio is over the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois. Grand Ave School reports 55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The gap from the 69% average for public schools in Cass County is 14 points.
Among Cass County residents, median household income is about $68,125, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Grand Ave School is one of 8 public schools in Cass County, which together enroll about 2,352 students.
Gard Elementary School is located about 0.6 miles from Grand Ave School. Other public schools within five miles: 2.
The school is in a town far from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Remote).
Grand Ave School saw enrollment rise 16% between 2017-18 and 2023-24. In 2017-18, 31% of students were White; in 2023-24, 14% were. The ratio of students to teachers went from 24.6:1 to 34.2:1 over the same years.
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Cass County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,784
Census ACS
Median income
$68,125
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,352 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Beardstown CUSD 15
- Beardstown Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 820 students
- Gard Elementary SchoolElementary · 711 students
Other schools in Beardstown
- Beardstown Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 820 students
- Gard Elementary SchoolElementary · 711 students
Nearby schools
- Gard Elementary School0.6 mi · 711
- Beardstown Jr/Sr High School0.7 mi · 820
- Washington Elementary School10.1 mi · 113
- Webster Elementary School10.7 mi · 183
- Rushville-Industry High School10.8 mi · 295
- Schuyler Industry Middle School10.9 mi · 252
Frequently asked questions
About Grand Ave SchoolHow many students attend Grand Ave School?
Grand Ave School enrolls approximately 171 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Grand Ave School serve?
Grand Ave School serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Ave School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Grand Ave School is approximately 46.0:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Grand Ave School?
At Grand Ave School, the student body is approximately 14% White, 26% Hispanic, 23% Black, 1% Asian, 36% Two or more.
What district is Grand Ave School in?
Grand Ave School is part of Beardstown CUSD 15.
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