Steele Creek Elementary School

4100 Gallant Ln
Charlotte, NC 28273
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Steele Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Steele Creek Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Steele Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steele Creek Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2236 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Steele Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Steele Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Steele Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Steele Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Steele Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Steele Creek Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Steele Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
50%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Steele Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Steele Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Steele Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Steele Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Steele Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Steele Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Steele Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Steele Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steele Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Steele Creek Elementary School is ranked #2236 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Steele Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Steele Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Wylie Elementary School, River Gate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Steele Creek Elementary School?
432 students attend Steele Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Steele Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steele Creek Elementary School?
Steele Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Steele Creek Elementary School offer ?
Steele Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Steele Creek Elementary School part of?
Steele Creek Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Steele Creek Elementary School located?
Steele Creek Elementary School is located in the Olde Whitehall neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Olde Whitehall.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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