Prairie-hills Steam Academy serves 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Prairie-hills Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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School Overview
Prairie-hills Steam Academy's student population of 102 students has grown by 3300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie-hills Steam Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
80%
16%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.9%
29.7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prairie-hills Steam Academy?
102 students attend Prairie-hills Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Prairie-hills Steam Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie-hills Steam Academy?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie-hills Steam Academy offer ?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie-hills Steam Academy part of?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy is part of Prairie-Hills ESD 144 School District.
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