Garfield Elem School vs Steger Intermediate Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
248 students
Steger Intermediate Center
Steger · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
465 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois | Steger Intermediate Center Steger, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1991 of 2,303 | #1637 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46475 of 50,301 | #41546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 248 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Steger |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steger Intermediate Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 17.2).
- •Steger Intermediate Center does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Steger Intermediate Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 98.4%).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •Steger Intermediate Center is the larger school with 465 students compared with 248.
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 Garfield Elem School better than Steger Intermediate Center?
On the Success Index (US), Steger Intermediate Center ranks higher (25.3 vs 17.2 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 Garfield Elem School and Steger Intermediate Center?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Steger in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem School: 248. Steger Intermediate Center: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem School and Steger Intermediate Center rank in Illinois?
Garfield Elem School is 1991st of 2,303 and Steger Intermediate Center is 1637th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).