- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kankakee, IL
Steuben Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Steuben Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172076002364
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steuben Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kankakee · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 234
- students enrolled
Steuben Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steuben Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kankakee, IL.
School address
District: Kankakee Sd 111 · Illinois
NCES ID 172076002364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Steuben Elementary School grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 172076002364 · Kankakee, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Kankakee High School (1,360 students)
Steuben Elementary School grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Steuben Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kankakee High
Kankakee High School
1,360 students
- John Kennedy M 519
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
519 students
- Kankakee Junio 501
Kankakee Junior High School
501 students
- Proegler Schoo 466
Proegler School
466 students
- Lincoln Cltrl 437
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
437 students
- This school 234
Steuben Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Steuben Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steuben Elementary School compares
Steuben Elementary School 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,743
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
African American 25.2%
White 3.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Steuben Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Kankakee Sd 111 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steuben Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Kennedy Middle Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kankakee Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Proegler School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steuben Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 33.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Kankakee
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steuben Elementary School
How many students attend Steuben Elementary School?
Steuben Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kankakee, IL. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steuben Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steuben Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steuben Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Steuben Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Kankakee, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steuben Elementary School?
Steuben Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Steuben Elementary School rank among schools in Kankakee?
By Resource Investment Index, Steuben Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kankakee, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kankakee on the city page.
What other schools are in Kankakee Sd 111?
Besides Steuben Elementary School, Kankakee Sd 111 also operates Kankakee High School (1,360 students), John Kennedy Middle Grade School (519 students), and Kankakee Junior High School (501 students). See the Kankakee Sd 111 district page for the complete list.