STEELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.baldwinschools.org

310 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Steele Elementary School is located in Baldwin, New York, and serves as part of the Baldwin Union Free School District. Situated at 860 Church Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of the "whole child." By emphasizing collaboration between educators, students, and families, Steele Elementary strives to prepare its young learners to be responsible, engaged members of their local community and beyond.

As part of the broader Baldwin school system, the institution places a strong focus on inclusive education and the integration of modern technology to enhance the curriculum. The school’s programs are designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking, encouraging students to pursue their interests while meeting rigorous state standards. Through a commitment to diversity and a welcoming school culture, Steele Elementary works to ensure that all students have the resources and encouragement needed to succeed in their foundational years of education.

310

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	137
Black	108
Asian	31
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
137 (44.2 %)
Black
108 (34.8 %)
Asian
31 (10.0 %)
White
23 (7.4 %)
Two or More
8 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-6700
Website:	http://www.baldwinschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 48