Top Rankings
Steward ESD 220 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 57 students in Steward ESD 220 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Steward ESD 220 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
57 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Steward ESD 220 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
14%
29%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
16%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,000 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,368 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,000
$25,132
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,368
$24,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Steward ESD 220 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steward Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 Main St
Steward, IL 60553
(815) 396-2413
Steward, IL 60553
(815) 396-2413
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Steward ESD 220 School District?
Steward ESD 220 School District manages 1 public schools serving 57 students.
What is the rank of Steward ESD 220 School District?
Steward ESD 220 School District is ranked #251 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steward ESD 220 School District?
81% of Steward ESD 220 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steward ESD 220 School District?
Steward ESD 220 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Steward ESD 220 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,368 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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