Steele Elementary School

Steele Elementary School is a regular public elementary school serving the Steele community in rural St. Clair County, Alabama. The school houses students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, with a total enrollment of 154 students.

With a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1, Steele Elementary provides a personalized learning environment, supported by 8 full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 places it in the 58th percentile among Alabama schools, with a specific academic score of 7.1 out of 10. Academically, Steele Elementary sees 57% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 27% in Math, indicating areas for growth and development.

The school is situated in a community where the median household income is $62,039, and the median home value is $123,600. The area is home to 2,599 residents, with a poverty rate of 23.9% and only 8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Despite these challenges, Steele Elementary remains a cornerstone of the community, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its students.

With an enrollment of 154 students, Steele Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Steele Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.