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#1538 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 40% in state
Steele School
Elementary School · Galesburg Cusd 205 · Galesburg, IL
A Galesburg Cusd 205 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1480 W Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steele School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Steele 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,489/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Galesburg), 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
$47,728
Median home value
$94,900
Median rent
$724/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silas Willard Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–4 | 2.0 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Bright Futures Pre-k ProgEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–K | 2.3 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| King SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–4 | 2.6 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Costa Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 196 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Galesburg Cusd 205
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,041NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steele School is listed in Galesburg CUSD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steele School
Steele School is a public elementary school in Galesburg, IL, part of Galesburg Cusd 205, serving approximately 520 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,538 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steele School
What grades does Steele School serve?
Steele School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Steele School?
Steele School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steele School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steele School rank in IL?
Steele School ranks #1,538 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Steele School's MySchoolScout rating?
Steele School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Steele School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steele School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Steele School a charter school?
No, Steele School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steele School a Title I school?
No, Steele School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steele School?
75.0% of students at Steele 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (309) 973-2016
- Area population (ZIP 61401)
- 30,684
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 61401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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