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Steele Elementary School

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Steele Elementary School ranks 156 th of 680 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

156^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 680 Alabama Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Alabama elementary schools

Summary

Steele Elementary School is a public elementary school in Steele, Alabama, serving 154 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the St Clair County School District, which is ranked 62 out of 135 districts in the state.

Steele Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Alabama elementary schools. The school's students consistently outperform state and district averages in both mathematics and English language arts assessments, with particularly impressive results in 3rd grade English and 4th grade science. For example, in 4th grade science, 70.59% of Steele Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 42.61% and the district average of 50.29%. This strong academic achievement is noteworthy given that 72.08% of Steele Elementary students come from low-income families, a higher percentage than many nearby schools.

While Steele Elementary School excels academically, the school does face some challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 9.4% to 17.9% in recent years. This is an area the school may need to address to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed. Overall, Steele Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing school, particularly in comparison to nearby schools like W.E. Striplin Elementary School and Southside Elementary School, which have lower proficiency rates in key subjects.

141

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,340

Per pupil spending ?

54.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

105 McHugh St
Steele, AL 35987-0367

(256) 538-5489

District: St Clair County

Students who attend Steele Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Ashville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.6%

Hispanic:

22.0%

Two or more races:

6.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 57th percentile in 2023 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (63% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Alabama elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 77th (2025) from a 57th-percentile low (2023)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg55%

Alabama avg50%

156^th of 680

Alabama public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5Elementary Schools in the St Clair County

62^nd of 135St Clair County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	75.0	156 of 680	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	59.2	275 of 684	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.3	294 of 680	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.6	261 of 687	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.8	266 of 692	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	84.6	81 of 681	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	82.3	99 of 680	85.4%	★★★★☆
2017	80.7	112 of 688	83.7%	★★★★☆
2016	71.9	162 of 691	76.6%	★★★★☆
2015	79.0	116 of 691	83.2%	★★★★☆
2014	70.8	162 of 695	76.7%	★★★★☆
2013	78.3	61 of 696	91.2%	★★★★★
2012	69.8	191 of 696	72.6%	★★★★☆
2011	56.4	365 of 709	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	59.1	323 of 704	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	51.9	373 of 696	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	47.9	404 of 698	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	61.5	280 of 698	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.8	248 of 689	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	75.1	121 of 688	82.4%	★★★★☆
2004	56.1	284 of 623	54.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2023	67.1	205 of 645	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	91.9	33 of 646	94.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	96.5	9 of 660	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	71.6	147 of 670	78.1%	★★★★☆
2022	56.9	275 of 651	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.7	294 of 653	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.0	52 of 649	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	87.5	41 of 651	93.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	71.1	170 of 669	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	76.3	116 of 650	82.2%	★★★★☆
2018	82.1	93 of 650	85.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	62.7	186 of 532	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.0	317 of 535	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.1	382 of 528	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.2	354 of 540	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.5	277 of 539	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.1	91 of 529	82.8%	★★★★☆
2018	68.9	135 of 508	73.4%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2019	84.7	47 of 437	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	65.1	135 of 423	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	80.1	63 of 432	85.4%	★★★★☆
2016	74.4	75 of 432	82.6%	★★★★☆
2015	75.0	69 of 430	84.0%	★★★★☆
2014	60.1	148 of 438	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.7	123 of 436	71.8%	★★★★☆
2012	59.5	190 of 436	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.2	200 of 435	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.4	129 of 435	70.3%	★★★★☆
2009	66.4	120 of 425	71.8%	★★★★☆
2008	80.3	43 of 417	89.7%	★★★★☆
2007	86.8	24 of 412	94.2%	★★★★★
2006	73.4	73 of 409	82.2%	★★★★☆
2005	65.9	104 of 415	74.9%	★★★★☆
2004	76.8	71 of 407	82.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile+22 vs school

Male (2022)75th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2023)68th percentile+11 vs school

White (2025)65th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2024-2025) ?

English78%+15 vs state

Science71%+28 vs state

Mathematics47%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Steele Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Summative Assessment Science (2025)	Summative Assessment English (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Steele Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	105 McHugh St	Steele	35987	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 538-5489	141	10	14.8	54.6%	101 (71.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.4%)	75	156^th of 680 public elementary schools	77.1%		59.2	275^th of 684 public elementary schools	59.8%	119	50.0	52.9	43.8	41.7	70.6	91.7	81.3	62.5	75.0	$12,340	$3,582	$8,747
Attalla Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Cullman Avenue	Attalla	35954	Etowah County	Attalla City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 538-7266	665	37	17.9	70.2%	415 (62.4%)	100 (15.0%)	66 (9.9%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	75 (11.3%)	44.5	396^th of 680 public elementary schools	41.8%		37.7	448^th of 684 public elementary schools	34.5%	52	54.3	46.2	21.1		27.9	65.6	55.8	55.8		$9,033	$1,558	$7,459
West End Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6795 Highway 132	Altoona	35952	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 622-1085	390	22	17.7	61.3%	330 (84.6%)	5 (1.3%)	32 (8.2%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	33.8	455^th of 680 public elementary schools	33.1%		32.3	477^th of 684 public elementary schools	30.3%	22	32.6	34.1	15.4	30.2	38.6	54.6	38.6	55.6	54.9	$8,873	$1,840	$7,033
Ivalee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	840 Gallant Rd	Attalla	35954	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 538-9781	200	12	16.3	62.0%	179 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.5%)	77.4	138^th of 680 public elementary schools	79.7%		63.2	239^th of 684 public elementary schools	65.1%	101	60.0	53.9	38.7		53.9	83.3	73.1	90.3		$9,714	$1,908	$7,806
John S Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Lumley Rd	Rainbow City	35906	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 442-2900	745	46	16.1	53.7%	527 (70.7%)	101 (13.6%)	37 (5.0%)	24 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.2%)	86.7	74^th of 680 public elementary schools	89.1%		85	84^th of 684 public elementary schools	87.7%	10	72.7	65.5	73.9		56.0	80.2	74.8	85.1		$8,935	$1,866	$7,068
Ashville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	33225 Highway 231	Ashville	35953	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 594-5242	476	32	14.8	54.6%	375 (78.8%)	23 (4.8%)	36 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.6%)	71.1	188^th of 680 public elementary schools	72.4%		65.5	219^th of 684 public elementary schools	68.0%	31	53.3	51.6			55.9	76.6	63.4			$8,619	$979	$7,628
Walnut Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Walnut St	Gadsden	35904	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 546-4665	218	13	16.4	78.9%	116 (53.2%)	55 (25.2%)	41 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	39.5	426^th of 680 public elementary schools	37.4%		28.7	494^th of 684 public elementary schools	27.8%	68	51.5	32.1	32.3		28.6	60.6	53.6	51.6		$11,169	$3,212	$7,941
Eura Brown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1231 Alcott Rd	Gadsden	35901	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	No	(256) 546-0011	340	21	16.0	32.6%	238 (70.0%)	59 (17.4%)	18 (5.3%)	8 (2.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	93	31^st of 680 public elementary schools	95.4%		94.7	27^th of 684 public elementary schools	96.1%	4	76.2	77.8	74.5		66.7	90.5	77.8	93.6		$8,337	$710	$7,609
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2551 Highway 77	Southside	35907	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 442-1090	585	34	17.2	31.8%	508 (86.8%)	8 (1.4%)	30 (5.1%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.3%)	83.5	94^th of 680 public elementary schools	86.2%		81.5	113^th of 684 public elementary schools	83.5%	19	68.6	59.3	42.0		64.8	84.9	85.7	81.0		$7,926	$882	$7,043
Floyd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Black Creek Rd	Gadsden	35904	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 546-0836	384	16	23.8	82.0%	71 (18.5%)	164 (42.7%)	129 (33.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	10.7	631^st of 680 public elementary schools	7.2%		24.8	516^th of 684 public elementary schools	24.6%	115	30.5	17.0	5.8		11.9	28.3	23.7	46.2		$9,258	$2,678	$6,563

Frequently Asked Questions about Steele Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Steele Elementary School?

Students at Steele Elementary School are 72% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Steele Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 141 students attended Steele Elementary School.

What district is Steele Elementary School in?

St Clair County

What schools do graduates of Steele Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Steele Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Ashville High School

Is Steele Elementary School a good school?

Steele Elementary School ranks 156^th of 680 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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