Steele School in Galesburg, IL

At a glance

Reported students

542

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

40.84

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

83rd percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

514

Steele School: 542 reported students.

State peer staffing position

54th percentile

13.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 465
Teachers (FTE): 43.25
Student–teacher ratio: 10.8:1

What the reported data says about Steele School

Steele School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Galesburg. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Galesburg CUSD 205. NCES reports 542 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.5%) and Black (26.6%). English learners represent 10.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Steele School

1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 10.5%
Students with disabilities: 14.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 76.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.4
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White48.5%
Hispanic10.5%
Black26.6%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial13.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

King School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

510 reported students

Silas Willard Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

425 reported students

Bright Futures Pre-K Prog

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

176 reported students

Lombard Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–06

534 reported students

Galesburg Jr High School

Middle · Grades 07–08

518 reported students

Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home

High · Grades 06–12

0 reported students

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Public schools near Steele School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog Elementary · Galesburg CUSD 205	PK–KG	176	1.1 mi
Galesburg Area Vocational Center High · Henderson/Knox/Mercer/Warren ROE	10–12	0	1.1 mi
Silas Willard Elem School Elementary · Galesburg CUSD 205	KG–04	425	2 mi
King School Elementary · Galesburg CUSD 205	KG–04	510	2.6 mi
Mable Woolsey Elem School Elementary · Knoxville CUSD 202	PK–04	383	6.8 mi
Hedding Grade Sch Elementary · Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276	PK–04	376	9.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Steele School

What grades does Steele School serve?

Steele School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Galesburg CUSD 205.

How many students attend Steele School?

Steele School reported 542 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 465 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Steele School?

The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 542 students and 40.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Steele School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Steele School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Galesburg CUSD 205 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Steele School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

76.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Steele School in?

Steele School is part of Galesburg CUSD 205, based in Galesburg, IL, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Steele School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bright Futures Pre-K Prog (1.1 mi), Galesburg Area Vocational Center (1.1 mi), Silas Willard Elem School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.