Enrollment
669
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, IL
Reba O Steck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reba O Steck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174169000219
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reba O Steck Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 669
- students enrolled
Reba O Steck Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reba O Steck Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169000219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reba O Steck Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reba O Steck Elementary School
Reba O Steck Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 669 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 21% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 669 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (43%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Aurora's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary (683 students): Reba O Steck Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 17.2:1).
Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students) and Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students) alongside Reba O Steck Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Reba O Steck Elementary School compares
Reba O Steck Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 669 Top 16% in Illinois - larger than 84% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174169000219
Student demographics
Asian 42.6%
White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Asian at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Reba O Steck Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.0%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes Reba O Steck Elementary School.
$17,239
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 4.8%
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.
How Reba O Steck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reba O Steck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Aurora
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
683 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
The Wheatlands Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nancy Young Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Homestead Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mccarty Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
Standard public school
450 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Reba O Steck Elementary School
How many students attend Reba O Steck Elementary School?
Reba O Steck Elementary School has 669 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reba O Steck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reba O Steck Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reba O Steck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reba O Steck Elementary School is Asian at 42.6% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reba O Steck Elementary School?
Reba O Steck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reba O Steck Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Reba O Steck Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is Reba O Steck Elementary School a good school?
Reba O Steck Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Reba O Steck Elementary School, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.