Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Steele Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Steele Elementary School?
327 students attend Steele Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Steele Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steele Elementary School?
Steele Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Steele Elementary School offer ?
Steele Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Steele Elementary School part of?
Steele Elementary School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
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