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#1641 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 43% in state
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Prairie-hills Steam Academy
Elementary School · Prairie-hills Esd 144 · Markham, IL
A Prairie-hills Esd 144 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
3055 W 163Rd St, Markham, IL 60428
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie-hills Steam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,059
Median home value
$118,900
Median rent
$1,686/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Markham Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Phenomenal Kids Academey IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.8 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Highlands Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 290 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Prairie-hills Esd 144
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie-hills Steam Academy is listed in Prairie-Hills ESD 144; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie-hills Steam Academy
Prairie-hills Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Markham, IL, part of Prairie-hills Esd 144, serving approximately 105 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,641 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie-hills Steam Academy
What grades does Prairie-hills Steam Academy serve?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Prairie-hills Steam Academy?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie-hills Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie-hills Steam Academy is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie-hills Steam Academy rank in IL?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy ranks #1,641 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Prairie-hills Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Prairie-hills Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Prairie-hills Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie-hills Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Prairie-hills Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie-hills Steam Academy?
98.1% of students at Prairie-hills Steam Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (708) 210-2888
- Area population (ZIP 60428)
- 10,980
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60428; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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