At a glance
Reported students
301
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
501
Haskell STEAM Academy: 301 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
15.1:1 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
- 252
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Haskell STEAM Academy
Haskell STEAM Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rockford. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Rockford SD 205. NCES reports 301 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, above 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 Black (35.5%) and White (30.2%). English learners represent 11.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Haskell STEAM Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White30.2%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black35.5%
- Asian7.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
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.
Other schools in Rockford SD 205
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Julia Lathrop Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
357 reported students
Jackson Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
243 reported students
Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
234 reported students
Conklin Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–07
372 reported students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–04
374 reported students
Lewis Lemon Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
378 reported students
Public schools near Haskell STEAM Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R K Welsh Elem School Elementary · Rockford SD 205 | KG–05 | 483 | 1 mi |
| Ellis Elementary School Elementary · Rockford SD 205 | KG–05 | 457 | 1.1 mi |
| Lewis Lemon Elementary Elementary · Rockford SD 205 | KG–05 | 378 | 1.2 mi |
| Jackson Charter School Elementary · Charter · Rockford SD 205 | KG–05 | 243 | 1.4 mi |
| Constance Lane Elementary School Elementary · Rockford SD 205 | KG–05 | 623 | 1.5 mi |
| Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch Elementary · Charter · Rockford SD 205 | KG–08 | 384 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Haskell STEAM Academy
What grades does Haskell STEAM Academy serve?
Haskell STEAM Academy reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rockford SD 205.
How many students attend Haskell STEAM Academy?
Haskell STEAM Academy reported 301 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 252 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Haskell STEAM Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 301 students and 20 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 Haskell STEAM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Haskell STEAM Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Haskell STEAM Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.1% 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 Haskell STEAM Academy in?
Haskell STEAM Academy is part of Rockford SD 205, based in Rockford, IL, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Haskell STEAM Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include R K Welsh Elem School (1 mi), Ellis Elementary School (1.1 mi), Lewis Lemon Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.