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Steward Elementary School

Public Grades K-8

Summary

Steward Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Steward, Illinois, serving 56 students. Over the past decade, the school has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 25% of Illinois elementary schools to the top 15% and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Steward Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in mathematics, with 55.9% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 38.5%. This is particularly impressive in 8th grade, where 80% of students are proficient or better in mathematics, significantly higher than the state's 32.9%. In science, 90% of 8th-grade students are proficient or better, again well above the state's 45.4%. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.1 to 6.8, significantly lower than nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 7.2 to 15.9, indicating a more personalized learning environment for students. Additionally, Steward Elementary School spends significantly more per student, ranging from $16,146 to $24,414 over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools, which spend between $11,867 and $21,008 per student.

However, the school faces some challenges, such as a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 19% in 2023-2024 to 28.3% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average of 19% in 2023-2024. While the school's free and reduced lunch rates are lower than many nearby schools, ranging from 19.7% to 25.71%, it is not the highest-performing school in the region, as Creston Elementary School has significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. By learning from the successes of its higher-performing neighbors and addressing its areas of concern, Steward Elementary School can continue to provide a quality education for its students.

Students ?

5.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,145

Per pupil spending ?

17.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

602 Main St
Steward, IL 60553-9778

(815) 396-2413

District: Steward Education Service District 220

Students who attend Steward Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Rochelle Township High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 68th percentile in 2006 → 84th in 2022

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Illinois average (61% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2006

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!English Language Arts scores 15 pts below the Illinois average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg61%

Illinois avg46%

42^nd of 1,368

Illinois public middle schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 10 pts since 2023

From top 13% (2023) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2022	82.8	330 of 2082	84.1%	★★★★☆
2012	25.2	1754 of 2166	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	36.7	1548 of 2147	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	52.9	1224 of 2139	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	72.8	630 of 2092	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.1	665 of 2086	68.1%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	95.8	42 of 1368	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	46.9	641 of 1363	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	84.5	174 of 1367	87.3%	★★★★☆
2014	70.6	369 of 1322	72.1%	★★★★☆
2013	47.0	742 of 1367	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.3	681 of 1318	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	70.1	392 of 1272	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2003	53.6	621 of 1185	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

Science90%+45 vs state

Mathematics56%+17 vs state

English Language Arts38%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)						IAR Mathematics (2025)						% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Steward Elementary School	Public	K-8	602 Main St	Steward	60553	Lee County	Steward Education Service District 220	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(815) 396-2413	57	10	5.7	17.5%	46 (80.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)								(n/a)		90.0					80.0	38.2					80.0	55.9	91.1	91.1	91.1	91.1	91.1	91.1	91.1		33.9	$25,145	$172	$24,974
Central Elementary School	Public	2-3	1050 N 9Th St	Rochelle	61068	Ogle County	Rochelle CCSD 231	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 562-8251	330	23	14.3	57.3%	145 (43.9%)	9 (2.7%)	162 (49.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)								(n/a)			29.5					29.5	30.7					30.7	98.7	98.7	98.7	98.7		98.7	98.7			$13,117	$1,259	$11,858
Tilton Elementary School	Public	4-5	1050 N 9th St	Rochelle	61068	Ogle County	Rochelle CCSD 231	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 562-6665	288	21	13.7	52.4%	134 (46.5%)	4 (1.4%)	138 (47.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	22.4	1607^th of 2056 public elementary schools	21.8%		18.9	1713^th of 2067 public elementary schools	17.1%	106	27.7			25.4	32.1			28.7		20.4	19.0			19.7	42.7	42.7	42.7	42.7	42.7	42.7	42.7			$14,043	$1,135	$12,908
Creston Elementary School	Public	K-8	202 W South St	Creston	60113	Ogle County	Creston CCSD 161	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 384-3920	76	10	7.4	46.1%	44 (57.9%)	4 (5.3%)	25 (32.9%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	62.5	752^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	63.4%		82.5	311^th of 2067 public elementary schools	85.0%	441	30.0	70.0		33.3	60.0		80.0	66.0		66.7	90.0		60.0	70.2	98.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.8		26.3	$19,766	$1,538	$18,228
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1450 20th St	Rochelle	61068	Ogle County	Rochelle CCSD 231	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 562-4520	491	34	14.3	54.4%	229 (46.6%)	9 (1.8%)	224 (45.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.5%)								(n/a)															97.8	98.2	98.2	98.2	34.0	98.0	97.8	33.6		$12,452	$1,262	$11,189
Indian Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	301 W Cherokee Ave	Shabbona	60550	DeKalb County	Indian Creek CUSD 425	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 824-2122	269	26	10.3	40.5%	212 (78.8%)	4 (1.5%)	47 (17.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	81.1	371^st of 2056 public elementary schools	82.0%		62.9	680^th of 2067 public elementary schools	67.1%	309			69.0	68.8				68.9	63.8	58.3				61.3	85.2	84.8	84.8	84.8	88.3	84.8	85.6	8.6		$17,079	$500	$16,579
Malta Elementary School	Public	K-5	5068 IL Route 38	Malta	60150	DeKalb County	DeKalb CUSD 428	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 754-2970	293	20	14.7	65.9%	108 (36.9%)	112 (38.2%)	53 (18.1%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	18.6	1703^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	17.2%		28.3	1457^th of 2067 public elementary schools	29.5%	246	16.7		36.2	23.6	18.5			25.6	40.4	12.7	3.7			17.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	98.6	97.2	97.9			$19,786	$1,964	$17,822
Paw Paw Elementary School	Public	K-5	511 Chapman St	Paw Paw	61353	Lee County	Paw Paw CUSD 271	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 627-2841	87	10	9.1	33.3%	73 (83.9%)	3 (3.4%)	8 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	53.4	936^th of 2056 public elementary schools	54.5%		33.4	1300^th of 2067 public elementary schools	37.1%	364			57.1	61.5				59.0	38.1	30.8				38.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0			$20,247	$1,278	$18,969
Kings Elementary School	Public	K-8	100 1st St	Kings	61068	Ogle County	Kings Cons School District 144	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 562-7191	81	11	7.3	39.5%	63 (77.8%)	1 (1.2%)	16 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	68.2	642^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	68.8%					(n/a)		45.5	70.0			60.0	45.5	69.2	100.0			10.0	0.0	48.1	98.7	98.7	98.7	98.7	100.0	98.7	97.4		28.6	$19,512	$1,952	$17,560
Tyler Elementary School	Public	K-5	1021 Alden Circle	Dekalb	60115	DeKalb County	DeKalb CUSD 428	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 754-2389	265	19	13.9	78.9%	57 (21.5%)	148 (55.8%)	29 (10.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.6%)	10.1	1942^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	5.5%		14.4	1871^st of 2067 public elementary schools	9.5%	71	9.3		16.2	26.5	11.6			18.6	13.5	16.3	4.7			11.6	92.8	97.9	97.9	97.9		97.5	97.5			$19,143	$1,692	$17,451

Frequently Asked Questions about Steward Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Steward Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Steward Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rochelle Township High School

What district is Steward Elementary School in?

Steward Education Service District 220

What is the racial makeup of Steward Elementary School?

Students at Steward Elementary School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Steward Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 57 students attended Steward Elementary School.

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