Steger SD 194 operates 3 public schools serving 1,415 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,507 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Will County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,684 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 38.0% local, 49.8% state, and 12.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $69,174 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #393 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 45.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.1% Hispanic or Latino, 31.7% African American, 16.3% White across the district's schools.
Columbia Central School accounts for 42.9% of all Steger SD 194 student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Steger SD 194-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Steger SD 194 chronic absenteeism rate is 45.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
Steger SD 194 has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,415 students.
How much does Steger SD 194 spend per student?
Steger SD 194 spends $16,684 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #393 in Illinois.
What is the average teacher salary in Steger SD 194?
The average teacher salary in Steger SD 194 is $69,174 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Steger SD 194?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Will County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Steger SD 194?
Steger SD 194 students are 42.1% Hispanic or Latino, 31.7% African American, 16.3% White, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Steger SD 194?
Steger SD 194 has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #393 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.