Reba O Steck Elementary School

460 Inverness Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 669 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reba O Steck Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : Reba O Steck Elementary School serves the west part of Aurora, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.2 miles away from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Reba O Steck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Reba O Steck Elementary School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
669 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Reba O Steck Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reba O Steck Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#364 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

54%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

48%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
43%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
11%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
8%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
30%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
70%
0.71

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
20.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reba O Steck Elementary School's ranking?
Reba O Steck Elementary School is ranked #364 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Reba O Steck Elementary School often compared to?
Reba O Steck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccarty Elementary School, Nancy Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Reba O Steck Elementary School?
669 students attend Reba O Steck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Reba O Steck Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reba O Steck Elementary School?
Reba O Steck Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reba O Steck Elementary School offer ?
Reba O Steck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Reba O Steck Elementary School part of?
Reba O Steck Elementary School is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Steck is awesome. It is the best bro. Mr. Critttenden is the best teacher ever.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : Reba O Steck Elementary School serves the west part of Aurora, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.2 miles away from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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