Very Good
#806 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 17% in state
Steele Elementary School
Elementary School · Baldwin Union Free School District · Baldwin, NY
A Baldwin Union Free School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
860 CHURCH ST, Baldwin, NY 11510
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steele Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steele Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,120
Median home value
$578,600
Median rent
$1,695/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| School 3Enrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 1–6 | 0.8 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Bayview Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Archer Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 449 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Baldwin Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $31,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steele Elementary School is listed in BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steele Elementary School
Steele Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baldwin, NY, part of Baldwin Union Free School District, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #806 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steele Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steele Elementary School rank in NY?
Steele Elementary School ranks #806 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Steele Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Steele Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
45.1% 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
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (516) 434-6700
- Area population (ZIP 11510)
- 34,814
- Area average commute
- 38.5 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 11510; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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