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#1056 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 28% in state

Reba O Steck Elementary School

Elementary School · Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Aurora, IL

An Indian Prairie Cusd 204 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

460 Inverness Dr, Aurora, IL 60504

  • Math 49% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$18,127
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Reba O Steck Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency49%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2022
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Reba O Steck Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,522/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$98,249

Median home value

$272,800

Median rent

$1,861/mo

College educated

49.5%

Homeownership

61.4%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mccarty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–50.8 mi474Compare →
Georgetown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–51.1 mi432Compare →
Montessori Childrens GardenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.1 mi8Compare →
C I Johnson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.13–51.3 mi271Compare →

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.

Indian Prairie Cusd 204

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#25 of 32
District spending per student
$18,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Reba O Steck Elementary School is listed in Indian Prairie CUSD 204; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Reba O Steck Elementary School

Reba O Steck Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, IL, part of Indian Prairie Cusd 204, serving approximately 670 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,056 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reba O Steck Elementary School

What grades does Reba O Steck Elementary School serve?

Reba O Steck Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Reba O Steck Elementary School?

Reba O Steck Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reba O Steck Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Reba O Steck Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reba O Steck Elementary School rank in IL?

Reba O Steck Elementary School ranks #1,056 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Reba O Steck Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Reba O Steck Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Reba O Steck Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reba O Steck Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Reba O Steck Elementary School a charter school?

No, Reba O Steck Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Reba O Steck Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Reba O Steck Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reba O Steck Elementary School?

16.0% of students at Reba O Steck Elementary School 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
670
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 60504)
38,861
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
34.1
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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 60504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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