Leslie J. Steele Elementary School serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2000–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2000–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2000–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
95%
36%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 32-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
63%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Leslie J. Steele Elementary School?
262 students attend Leslie J. Steele Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Leslie J. Steele Elementary School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leslie J. Steele Elementary School?
Leslie J. Steele Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leslie J. Steele Elementary School offer ?
Leslie J. Steele Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Leslie J. Steele Elementary School part of?
Leslie J. Steele Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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