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#9495 of 9,539 schools in CA
Steele Lane Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Rosa Elementary · Santa Rosa, CA
A Santa Rosa Elementary elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 Steele Ln., Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- Math 8% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steele Lane Elementary score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 8% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steele Lane Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,677/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,480
Median home value
$651,900
Median rent
$2,215/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pivot Charter School - North BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Santa Rosa Charter School for the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Hidden Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Kid Street CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Rosa Elementary
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steele Lane Elementary is listed in Santa Rosa Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steele Lane Elementary
Steele Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Santa Rosa Elementary, serving approximately 413 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,495 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steele Lane Elementary
What grades does Steele Lane Elementary serve?
Steele Lane Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Steele Lane Elementary?
Steele Lane Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Steele Lane Elementary is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steele Lane Elementary rank in CA?
Steele Lane Elementary ranks #9,495 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Steele Lane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Steele Lane Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Steele Lane Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steele Lane Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Steele Lane Elementary a charter school?
No, Steele Lane Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steele Lane Elementary a Title I school?
No, Steele Lane Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steele Lane Elementary?
71.2% of students at Steele Lane Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.6%
- Phone
- (707) 890-3945
- Area population (ZIP 95403)
- 45,570
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95403; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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