Crete Elementary School vs Steger Intermediate Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crete Elementary School
Crete · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Steger Intermediate Center
Steger · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
465 students
| Measure | Crete Elementary School Crete, Illinois | Steger Intermediate Center Steger, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1460 of 2,303 | #1637 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #38538 of 50,301 | #41546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 381 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| city | Crete | Steger |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crete Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 25.3).
- •Crete Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Crete Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Steger Intermediate Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 65.4%).
- •Steger Intermediate Center does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Steger Intermediate Center is the larger school with 465 students compared with 381.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crete Elementary School better than Steger Intermediate Center?
On the Success Index (US), Crete Elementary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 25.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crete Elementary School and Steger Intermediate Center?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Crete and Steger in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crete Elementary School: 381. Steger Intermediate Center: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crete Elementary School and Steger Intermediate Center rank in Illinois?
Crete Elementary School is 1460th of 2,303 and Steger Intermediate Center is 1637th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).