Steens Creek Elementary School

300 Hwy 469 N
Florence, MS 39073
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 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)
Total Students
582 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

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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.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1

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Hispanic
1%
7%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
11%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

White
83%
40%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
17%
0.30

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
12.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
67%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 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

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