A
Very Good
89/100

Steward Elementary School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 602 Main St, Steward, IL 60553
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 77th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
56
Students
enrolled
5.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%77/1001.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (+18 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (+12 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 602 Main St
City Steward
ZIP Code 60553
District 1737800
NCES School ID 173780003885
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60553

Understanding the community around Steward Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $100,000
Per Capita Income $41,993
Poverty Rate 2.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $165,000
Median Rent $1,321
Owner-Occupied 84.7%
Renter-Occupied 15.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Steward Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 76.8%
Hispanic/Latino 16.1%
Two or More Races 7.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 56
Teachers (FTE) 10.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 5.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Steward Elementary School?
Steward Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Steward Elementary School?
Steward Elementary School has 56 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.1:1.
What grades does Steward Elementary School serve?
Steward Elementary School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Steward Elementary School receive per student?
Steward Elementary School receives $20,727 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Steward Elementary School in 60553 ▼
Avg Home Value
$287,530
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,233
1-Year Change
+12.3%
% Renters
15.3%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026