Very Good
#900 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 24% in state
Steward Elementary School
Elementary School · Steward Esd 220 · Steward, IL
A Steward Esd 220 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
602 Main St, Steward, IL 60553
- Math 35% proficient (2019)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steward Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2017, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steward 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,938
Median home value
$173,200
Median rent
$1,536/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Steward Esd 220
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steward Elementary School is listed in Steward ESD 220; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steward Elementary School
Steward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Steward, IL, part of Steward Esd 220, serving approximately 56 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #900 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steward Elementary School
What grades does Steward Elementary School serve?
Steward Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Steward Elementary School?
Steward Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steward Elementary School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steward Elementary School rank in IL?
Steward Elementary School ranks #900 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Steward Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Steward Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Steward Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steward Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Steward Elementary School a charter school?
No, Steward Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steward Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Steward Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steward Elementary School?
25.0% of students at Steward 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (815) 396-2413
- Area population (ZIP 60553)
- 681
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 60553; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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