- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baldwin, NY
Steele Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Steele Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360384000138
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steele Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Baldwin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Steele Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steele Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Baldwin, NY.
School address
District: Baldwin Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360384000138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Steele Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360384000138 · Baldwin, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 11.7:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Baldwin Senior High School (1,470 students)
Steele Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Steele Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baldwin Senior
Baldwin Senior High School
1,470 students
- Baldwin Middle
Baldwin Middle School
1,007 students
- Meadow Element
Meadow Elementary School
613 students
- Plaza Elementa 429
Plaza Elementary School
429 students
- This school 293
Steele Elementary School
293 students
- Lenox Elementa 261
Lenox Elementary School
261 students
What this shows Steele Elementary School reports 293 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
African American 35.8%
Asian 9.6%
White 6.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Steele Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin Union Free School District reports $30,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plaza Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenox Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steele Elementary School
How many students attend Steele Elementary School?
Steele Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baldwin, NY. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steele Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower 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?
37.1% of students at Steele Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steele Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Steele Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in Baldwin, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steele Elementary School?
Steele Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Steele Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Baldwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Steele Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Baldwin, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Baldwin on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin Union Free School District?
Besides Steele Elementary School, Baldwin Union Free School District also operates Baldwin Senior High School (1,470 students), Baldwin Middle School (1,007 students), and Meadow Elementary School (613 students). See the Baldwin Union Free School District district page for the complete list.