Steele Elementary School
Tel:
(719)328-4700
- Steele Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Steele Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 297 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Steele Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Steele Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #154 out of 1,704 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 78% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs No. 11 in the county of E School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Steele Elementary School is Community Prep Charter School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Taylor Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Taylor Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 254 students
0.6 miles
900 East Buena Ventura Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)328-3500 0.6 K-5 254 - Colorado Springs North Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 677 students
0.8 miles
612 East Yampa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719)328-2400 0.8 6-8 677 - Colorado Springs Mann Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 485 students
1.0 miles
1001 East Van Buren Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)328-2300 1.0 6-8 485 - Colorado Springs Bristol Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 245 students
1.1 miles
890 North Walnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719)328-4000 1.1 K-5 245 - Colorado Springs Community Prep Charter School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 296 students
1.1 miles
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719)227-8836 1.1 9-12 296
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