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#299 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 16% in state

Steele Elementary School

Elementary School · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E · Colorado Springs, CO

A Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1720 NORTH WEBER STREET, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

  • Math 59% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.4% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+22.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.5 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$15,835
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Steele Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
57%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Steele Elementary School 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High4,194/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), 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

$71,393

Median home value

$371,200

Median rent

$1,392/mo

College educated

40.1%

Homeownership

56.9%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Corpus Christi Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–80.7 mi127Compare →
Taylor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.7 mi190Compare →
Stratton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–51.1 mi295Compare →
Academy for Advanced and Creative LearningCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–81.2 mi280Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#4 of 57
District spending per student
$15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Steele Elementary School is listed in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Steele Elementary School

Steele Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Steele Elementary School

What grades does Steele Elementary School serve?

Steele Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Steele Elementary School?

Steele Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Steele Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Steele Elementary School rank in CO?

Steele Elementary School ranks #299 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Steele Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Steele Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Steele Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Steele Elementary School a charter school?

No, Steele Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Steele Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Steele Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steele Elementary School?

30.7% of students at Steele Elementary School 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 – 5th
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
Area population (ZIP 80907)
27,135
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
38.8
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80907; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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