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Steeleville Elementary School vs. Sparta Lincoln School

Should you attend Steeleville Elementary School or Sparta Lincoln School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Steeleville Elementary School
609 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Sparta Lincoln School
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Steeleville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 741 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sparta Lincoln 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
280 students
741 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Steeleville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sparta Lincoln School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Steeleville Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sparta Lincoln School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Steeleville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sparta Lincoln School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Steeleville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Steeleville CUSD 138 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Lincoln School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sparta CUSD 140 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1315 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#2438 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Steeleville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sparta Lincoln School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
11%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Steeleville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Steeleville CUSD 138 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta Lincoln School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sparta CUSD 140 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Steeleville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Steeleville CUSD 138 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta Lincoln School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sparta CUSD 140 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in IL)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Steeleville Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sparta Lincoln School by grade.
Pre-K Students
26
58
Kindergarten Students
32
80
Grade 1 Students
22
83
Grade 2 Students
37
84
Grade 3 Students
29
80
Grade 4 Students
29
66
Grade 5 Students
29
80
Grade 6 Students
28
80
Grade 7 Students
18
70
Grade 8 Students
30
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Steeleville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Steeleville CUSD 138 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sparta Lincoln School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sparta CUSD 140 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Steeleville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Steeleville CUSD 138 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sparta Lincoln School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sparta CUSD 140 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Steeleville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Steeleville CUSD 138 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sparta Lincoln School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sparta CUSD 140 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Steeleville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Steeleville CUSD 138 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sparta Lincoln School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sparta CUSD 140 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Steeleville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Steeleville CUSD 138 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sparta Lincoln School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sparta CUSD 140 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Steeleville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Steeleville CUSD 138 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sparta Lincoln School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sparta CUSD 140 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Steeleville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Steeleville CUSD 138 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sparta Lincoln School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sparta CUSD 140 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Steeleville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Steeleville CUSD 138 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sparta Lincoln School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sparta CUSD 140 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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