Enrollment
102
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 172472006892
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy — Markham, IL
Federal NCES profile for Prairie-Hills Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 97/100.
👥 Class size 97
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Prairie-Hills Esd 144 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
0.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie-Hills Steam Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy reports 102 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 0.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 95% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 95% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Prairie-Hills Esd 144 spends $20,298 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.7% from local sources (property taxes), 53.0% from the state, and 16.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 97/100 (A+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prairie-Hills Steam Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 0.8:1 | ▼ 95% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
0.8:1
students per teacher
— 95% below state mean
Top 0% in Illinois — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,298
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 102 Top 6% in Illinois — larger than 94% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 0.8:1 -95% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172472006892
Student demographics
African American 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 80.4% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prairie-Hills Esd 144, which includes Prairie-Hills Steam Academy.
$20,298
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 53.0%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Prairie-Hills Steam Academy
How many students attend Prairie-Hills Steam Academy?
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy has 102 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Markham, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie-Hills Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie-Hills Steam Academy is 0.8:1, which is 95% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 95% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie-Hills Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Prairie-Hills Steam Academy is African American at 80.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Markham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie-Hills Steam Academy?
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 97/100 (A+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.