Steens Creek Elementary School serves 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Attendance Zone: Steen's Creek Elementary serves the southwest part of Florence, MS, covering an area of approximately 93 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 7.1 miles and the furthest edge located 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Steens Creek Elementary School's student population of 582 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Steens Creek Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
11%
45%
White
83%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Steens Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Steens Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Steens Creek Elementary School?
582 students attend Steens Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Steens Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steens Creek Elementary School?
Steens Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Steens Creek Elementary School offer ?
Steens Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Steens Creek Elementary School part of?
Steens Creek Elementary School is part of Rankin County School District.
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