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#489 of 716 private schools in IL

St Marks Lutheran School

Elementary School · Steeleville, IL

A private elementary school in Steeleville, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

504 N JAMES ST, Steeleville, IL 62288

  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,219.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Diversity Index7%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Enrollment82
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Marks Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low10/100K

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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

$69,500

Median home value

$166,600

Median rent

$775/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62288; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White96.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian1.2%
Two or More1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Steeleville Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–80.5 mi280Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Marks Lutheran School is listed in Steeleville, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Marks Lutheran School

St Marks Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Steeleville, IL, serving approximately 82 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #489 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Marks Lutheran School

What grades does St Marks Lutheran School serve?

St Marks Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Marks Lutheran School?

St Marks Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marks Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Marks Lutheran School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Marks Lutheran School rank in IL?

St Marks Lutheran School ranks #489 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Marks Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Marks Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Marks Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Marks Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Marks Lutheran School a religious school?

St Marks Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
82
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Randolph County
Area population (ZIP 62288)
2,592
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
48.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
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 62288; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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