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3 schools in Steger SD 194

Illinois · 1,507 students · 2 cities

Public K-12 schools in Steger SD 194 number 3, teaching approximately 1,507 Illinois students (an average of 502 per school).

4-year change in Steger SD 194

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,507
+104 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Steger SD 194 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,507#241 of 508#5,448 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#389 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
16.0:1#465 of 506#6,451 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
59.5%#126 of 456#2,912 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
68.7%#33 of 341#545 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Steger SD 194

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,482 to 1,507 students (up 2%) and from 110 to 94 full-time teachers (down 15%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Columbia Central SchoolStegerMiddle05-08646
Steger Intermediate CenterStegerElementary02-04465
Steger Primary CenterSouth Chicago HeightsElementaryPK-01396

About Steger SD 194

As a low-population district in Illinois, Steger SD 194 hosts 1,507 students across 3 schools.

On the school-mix side, Steger SD 194 is made up of 2 elementary and 1 middle.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Steger SD 194 has increased 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,403 students to 1,507.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Steger SD 194 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Steger SD 194 run?
Steger SD 194 has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,507 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Steger SD 194?
Steger SD 194 includes 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Steger SD 194?
Columbia Central School is the largest public school in Steger SD 194 by enrollment, with approximately 646 students.
What grade levels does Steger SD 194 serve?
Steger SD 194 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 3 schools.
What cities does Steger SD 194 serve?
Steger SD 194 operates schools in Steger, South Chicago Heights across Illinois.