- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Markham, IL
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Prairie-Hills Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172472006892
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Markham · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 102
- students enrolled
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie-Hills Steam Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Markham, IL.
School address
District: Prairie-Hills Esd 144 · Illinois
NCES ID 172472006892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+102 students YoY
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy grew from 3 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+3400.0%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+102 students YoY 172472006892 · Markham, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 25.5:1 · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie-Hills Junior High School (766 students)
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy grew from 3 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+3400.0%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie-Hills
Prairie-Hills Junior High School
766 students
- Mae Jemison Sc
Mae Jemison School
368 students
- Highlands Elem
Highlands Elem School
311 students
- Markham Park E 292
Markham Park Elem School
292 students
- Chateaux Schoo 249
Chateaux School
249 students
- This school 102
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy
102 students
What this shows Prairie-Hills Steam Academy reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie-Hills Steam Academy compares
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 82% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,068
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Prairie-Hills Steam Academy is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
District finance for Prairie-Hills Esd 144 reports $19,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie-Hills Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie-Hills Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mae Jemison School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Markham Park Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chateaux School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie-Hills Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~102 students)
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 an elementary school in Markham, IL. CCD year-over-year: 3 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), up 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie-Hills Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie-Hills Steam Academy is 25.5:1, which is 82% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Markham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie-Hills Steam Academy?
Prairie-Hills Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Prairie-Hills Steam Academy rank among public schools in Markham?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie-Hills Steam Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Markham, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Markham on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie-Hills Esd 144?
Besides Prairie-Hills Steam Academy, Prairie-Hills Esd 144 also operates Prairie-Hills Junior High School (766 students), Mae Jemison School (368 students), and Highlands Elem School (311 students). See the Prairie-Hills Esd 144 district page for the complete list.