Serving 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Steuben Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Steuben Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Steuben Elementary School's student population of 214 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Steuben Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steuben Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2745 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
62%
28%
Black
29%
16%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
16%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steuben Elementary School's ranking?
Steuben Elementary School is ranked #2745 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Steuben Elementary School often compared to?
Steuben Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Park Elementary School, St. Anne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Steuben Elementary School?
214 students attend Steuben Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Steuben Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steuben Elementary School?
Steuben Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steuben Elementary School offer ?
Steuben Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Steuben Elementary School part of?
Steuben Elementary School is part of Kankakee SD 111 School District.
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