Steward Elementary School

www.stewardschool220.org

70 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Steward Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Steward, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As a compact educational facility, the school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to students. The school operates as a single-building district, functioning as the heart of the local educational system for the small community of Steward and its surrounding areas.

Because of its size, Steward Elementary typically maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, which fosters a supportive environment focused on fundamental academic growth and social development. The school is dedicated to preparing students for high school by offering a standard curriculum that aims to build strong foundations in core subjects. While the school is limited in geographic scale, it remains a vital institution for residents, prioritizing a safe and focused learning environment for its young learners.

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Steward Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	10
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
55 (78.6 %)
Hispanic
10 (14.3 %)
Two or More
4 (5.7 %)
American Indian
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Steward ESD 220
Phone:	(815)396-2413
Website:	http://www.stewardschool220.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 8