Grand Ave School serves 171 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Ave School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Grand Ave School's student population of 171 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grand Ave School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
26%
28%
Black
23%
16%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
36%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Grand Ave School?
171 students attend Grand Ave School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Grand Ave School students are Two or more races, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Ave School?
Grand Ave School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Ave School offer ?
Grand Ave School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Grand Ave School part of?
Grand Ave School is part of Beardstown CUSD 15 School District.
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