Prairie-hills Steam Academy serves 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie-hills Steam Academy's student population of 105 students has grown by 3400% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 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
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
80%
17%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prairie-hills Steam Academy?
105 students attend Prairie-hills Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Prairie-hills Steam Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie-hills Steam Academy?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy has a student ration of 15:1, 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-4
What school district is Prairie-hills Steam Academy part of?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy is part of Prairie-Hills Education Service District 144.
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