At a glance
Reported students
327
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Beard Elem School: 327 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
8:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 73
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 1.8:1
What the reported data says about Beard Elem School
Beard Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 327 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (37.9%) and White (34.6%). English learners represent 58.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Beard Elem School
- 1How do the reported 8:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 58.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.6%
- Hispanic37.9%
- Black5.8%
- Asian14.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chicago Public Schools District 299
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dett Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
326 reported students
McCutcheon Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
326 reported students
McNair Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
328 reported students
Acero Chtr Sch Network- Sandra Cisneros Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
326 reported students
Greene N Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
325 reported students
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad
Elementary · Grades PK–08
330 reported students
Public schools near Beard Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garvy J Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 736 | 0.5 mi |
| Union Ridge Elem School Elementary · Union Ridge SD 86 | PK–08 | 664 | 0.5 mi |
| Smyser Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 773 | 0.8 mi |
| Prussing Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 642 | 1 mi |
| Hitch Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 495 | 1.1 mi |
| Oriole Park Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 617 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Beard Elem School
What grades does Beard Elem School serve?
Beard Elem School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Chicago Public Schools District 299.
How many students attend Beard Elem School?
Beard Elem School reported 327 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 73 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Beard Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 8:1, based on 327 students and 41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Beard Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Beard Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chicago Public Schools District 299 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Beard Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Beard Elem School in?
Beard Elem School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299, based in Chicago, IL, which operates 641 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Beard Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Garvy J Elem School (0.5 mi), Union Ridge Elem School (0.5 mi), Smyser Elem School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.