Enrollment
622
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naperville, IL
Steeple Run Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Steeple Run Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172771002943
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steeple Run Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #18 of 27
- elementary schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 622
- students enrolled
Steeple Run Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steeple Run Elem School ranks #18 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Naperville Cusd 203 · Illinois
NCES ID 172771002943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steeple Run Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steeple Run Elem School
Steeple Run Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Naperville, Illinois, enrolling 622 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Naperville Cusd 203 spends $21,103 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Naperville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Elmwood Elem School (726 students): Steeple Run Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 15.8:1).
Naperville Cusd 203 also operates Naperville Central High School (2,589 students) and Naperville North High School (2,467 students) alongside Steeple Run Elem 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 Steeple Run Elem School compares
Steeple Run Elem 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Illinois - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 622 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172771002943
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Asian 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Steeple Run Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naperville Cusd 203, which includes Steeple Run Elem School.
$21,103
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 25.6%
Federal 4.4%
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 Steeple Run Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naperville North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steeple Run Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,467
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Naperville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Elmwood Elem School
Standard public school
726 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
May Watts Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Beebe Elem School
Standard public school
619 students 14:1 students per teacher
Mill Street Elem School
Standard public school
600 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Ranch View Elementary School
Standard public school
584 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Steeple Run Elem School
How many students attend Steeple Run Elem School?
Steeple Run Elem School has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naperville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steeple Run Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steeple Run Elem School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steeple Run Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Steeple Run Elem School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steeple Run Elem School?
Steeple Run Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Steeple Run Elem School rank among elementary schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, Steeple Run Elem School ranks #18 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, 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 Naperville on the city page.
Is Steeple Run Elem School a good school?
Steeple Run Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Naperville Cusd 203?
Besides Steeple Run Elem School, Naperville Cusd 203 also operates Naperville Central High School (2,589 students), Naperville North High School (2,467 students), and Kennedy Junior High School (937 students). See the Naperville Cusd 203 district page for the complete list.