Gard Elementary School
Beardstown, IL · Beardstown CUSD 15 · Grades PK - 4
2,014th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
Gard Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gard Elementary School 2,014th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
Gard Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Gard Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 488 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.1% | 38.5% | ▼ 18.6 pts | |
| White | 31.1% | 25.0% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 19.5% | ▲ 17.5 pts | |
| Black | 8.9% | 13.7% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Gard Elementary School
Typical home value $88K in zip 62618 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gard Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Washington Elem SchoolSchuyler-Industry CUSD 5 · 10.5 mi away
- 5Webster Elem SchoolSchuyler-Industry CUSD 5 · 11 mi away1,190th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 40% - 6Virginia Elem SchoolVirginia CUSD 64 · 11.7 mi away1,029th of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 44% - 10Triopia Grade SchoolTriopia CUSD 27 · 11.8 mi away180th of 2,105
ELA 82% · Math 67% - –Meredosia-Chambersburg Elem SchMeredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 · 13.9 mi away
- 7A-C Central Elementary SchoolA-C Central CUSD 262 · 14.8 mi away820th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 44% - 5Astoria Elem SchoolAstoria CUSD 1 · 15.8 mi away1,206th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 30% - 7Bluffs Elementary SchoolScott-Morgan CUSD 2 · 18.4 mi away761st of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gard Elementary School in?
Gard Elementary School is part of the Beardstown CUSD 15 district in Beardstown, Illinois.
Is Gard Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gard Elementary School 2,014th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gard Elementary School?
Hispanic 39%, White 25%, Two or more races 20%, Black 14% (488 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gard Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62618 is $88K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.