STEP CHARTER EL

Charter School 271 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
**STEP Charter Elementary School**, located at 11250 S. Wilcrest Dr. in Houston, Texas, is a public charter school serving the Alief/Southwest Houston area. As part of the STEP Charter network, the school is designed to provide a focused academic environment for students in the elementary grades, often catering to families seeking an alternative to the traditional zoned public school experience. The institution emphasizes a structured curriculum aimed at foundational skill-building in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, while striving to maintain a supportive community for a diverse student body.

The school operates within the broader mission of the STEP Charter organization, which typically focuses on preparing students for long-term academic success through rigorous instruction and character development. Because it is a charter school, it operates with a degree of independence from the local school district, allowing it to implement specific pedagogical approaches and specialized programming. Families in the Houston area often choose STEP Charter for its smaller classroom settings and its commitment to addressing the individual learning needs of its elementary-aged students in a nurturing, goal-oriented environment.
271
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEP CHARTER EL
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic161
Black52
Asian46
Two or More2
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    161 (59.4 %)
  • Black
    52 (19.2 %)
  • Asian
    46 (17.0 %)
  • White
    9 (3.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: STEP CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (281)988-7797
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 215
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 39
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for STEP CHARTER EL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten28
Grade 136
Grade 231
Grade 332
Grade 434
Grade 539
Grade 623
Grade 728
Grade 820
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for STEP CHARTER EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14453.1%
Male12746.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)