Serving 234 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 27%). 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Steuben Elementary School serves the west part of Kankakee, IL, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically drive 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Steuben Elementary School's student population of 234 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
234 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Steuben Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steuben Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#2896 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
25%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
4%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. View full 12-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steuben Elementary School's ranking?
Steuben Elementary School is ranked #2896 out of 3,542 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 Edison Primary School, Bradley West 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 27% 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?
234 students attend Steuben Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Steuben Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 3% 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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