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Beard Elem School

6445 W Strong St, Chicago, IL 60656

Ranked 1257 of 1380 in Illinois

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Beard Elem School

6445 W Strong St, Chicago, IL 60656

Ranked 1257 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Beard Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
7 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
285
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 34.74%
Asian 11.93%
Hispanic 43.86%
Black 4.91%
Two+ Races 3.86%
Native Am. 0.35%
White
34.74%
Asian
11.93%
Hispanic
43.86%
Black
4.91%
Two+ Races
3.86%
Native Am.
0.35%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 285
45.61%
130 Female
54.39%
155 Male

Student Population

285 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

285 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Beard Elem School Contact Information

Address

6445 W Strong St, Chicago, IL 60656

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Phone

(773) 534-1228

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TOP 1257 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Beard Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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In 2026, Daniel C. Beard Elementary School continued to focus on student learning, classroom participation and family involvement through a variety of school programmes and campus activities. The school reported growth in literacy and mathematics while continuing to support students through structured classroom instruction and learning support services. Students also enjoyed specialised campus resources during the academic year including a fitness centre, sensory learning spaces and interactive learning activities designed for varying student needs. The school also encouraged student participation and community involvement by organising parent meetings, open house events and attendance programmes throughout the school year.

FAQ

Q1. Do students at Daniel C. Beard Elementary School participate in creative classroom activities?

Ans. Yes, students participate in creative learning activities, classroom projects, and interactive lessons during the school year.

Q2. Are there opportunities for social learning at Daniel C. Beard Elementary School?

Ans. Students take part in group activities and classroom participation that support communication and teamwork skills.

Q3. How do teachers encourage student participation at Daniel C. Beard Elementary School?

Ans. Teachers encourage participation through guided lessons, classroom discussions, and daily learning activities.

Q4. Are there any family and student activities at Daniel C. Beard Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, the school holds events, meetings, and activities on campus during the academic year.

Q5. What kind of daily learning experience do students receive at Daniel C. Beard Elementary School?

Ans. Students receive structured classroom instruction combined with regular learning activities and academic support.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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