STEELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STEELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 486 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, STEELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
STEELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Washington Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a highly regarded public school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. Its location near one of the city's most prominent parks often plays a role in the school's active, outdoor-focused culture, fostering a neighborhood-centric environment that draws significant parent involvement.
Academically, Steele Elementary is recognized for its rigorous curriculum and dedicated faculty who focus on developing the "whole child," blending core academic instruction with social-emotional learning. The school is supported by a very active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that funds various enrichment programs, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded education that includes arts, physical education, and community-building events. As a pillar of the Wash Park area, Steele maintains a reputation as a stable, high-performing institution that prioritizes both scholastic achievement and a supportive, inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact STEELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 424-3720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80209-2528
(720) 424-3720
http://steele.dpsk12.org
STEELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in DENVER, CO with about 486 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 486
- Teachers:
- 26.11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 486 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending STEELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.