- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Steele, AL
Steele Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Steele Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010306201378
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steele Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 141
- students enrolled
Steele Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St Clair County · Alabama
NCES ID 010306201378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Steele Elementary School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 010306201378 · Steele, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 15.7:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Moody Elementary School (839 students)
Steele Elementary School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Steele Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moody Elementa
Moody Elementary School
839 students
- Springville El
Springville Elementary School
779 students
- Springville Hi
Springville High School
772 students
- Springville Mi
Springville Middle School
723 students
- Moody High Sch
Moody High School
708 students
- This school 141
Steele Elementary School
141 students
What this shows Steele Elementary School reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steele Elementary School compares
Steele Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 24% in Alabama - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Steele Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St Clair County reports $10,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steele Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steele Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steele Elementary School
How many students attend Steele Elementary School?
Steele Elementary School has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Steele, AL. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steele Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steele Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Steele Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steele Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Steele Elementary School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Steele, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steele Elementary School?
Steele Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in St Clair County?
Besides Steele Elementary School, St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students), Springville Elementary School (779 students), and Springville High School (772 students). See the St Clair County district page for the complete list.