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Elementary· 20 schools in district

Steele Elementary School

105 McHugh St, Steele, AL 35987St Clair County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
147
Students
Total enrolled
$11,167
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 22% vs nat'l
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 147 students in grades PK–06 in Steele, Alabama.
22% below average funding
District spends $11,167 per pupil, 22% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Steele Elementary School is a small elementary in Steele, Alabama, serving grades PK–06 with 147 students. The district invests $11,167 per student — 22% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Steele Elementary School

147
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
71%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution62 male · 85 female
42%
58%
Male 42%Female 58%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility71%
National avg 52% · 105 students
Student Composition
78%
15%
White78%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010306201378

Academic Outcomes at Steele Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 43th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35987

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,167Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,167
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,913
Student Support$2,122
Administration$1,340
Operations$1,675
Other$1,117
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,167 spent per student, an estimated $4,947 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
24%
State government
62.5%
Local (property tax)
24.2%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,167/student, 22% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Springville Elementary SchoolMoody Elementary SchoolMargaret ElementaryAshville Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Springville Middle SchoolOdenville Middle SchoolMoody Middle SchoolAshville Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Springville High SchoolMoody High SchoolSaint Clair County High SchoolAshville High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountySt. Clair County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSt Clair County →
Phone: (256)538-5489
NCES ID: 010306201378
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Steele seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in St Clair County
Elem
Springville Elementary School
978 students · PK–05
34% FRL
Elem
Moody Elementary School
835 students · PK–03
54% FRL
High
Springville High School
766 students · 09–12
33% FRL
Elem
Margaret Elementary
727 students · PK–05
58% FRL
High
Moody High School
687 students · 09–12
50% FRL
High
Saint Clair County High School
622 students · 09–12
59% FRL
Mid
Springville Middle School
578 students · 06–08
41% FRL
Mid
Odenville Middle School
570 students · 06–08
67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
105 McHugh St, Steele, AL 35987
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.