Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Steger Primary Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Steger Primary Center's student population of 362 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
The diversity score of Steger Primary Center is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
41%
28%
Black
30%
17%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Steger Primary Center?
362 students attend Steger Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Steger Primary Center students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steger Primary Center?
Steger Primary Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steger Primary Center offer ?
Steger Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Steger Primary Center part of?
Steger Primary Center is part of Steger School District 194.
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