Steens Creek Elementary

www.rcsd.ms/~web17/

582 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Steen’s Creek Elementary, located in Florence, Mississippi, is a primary educational institution operating under the Rankin County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience designed to prepare young learners for future success. The school maintains a commitment to creating a supportive environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of essential social skills.

As part of the larger Rankin County School District, Steen’s Creek benefits from a structured approach to education, leveraging district-wide resources and policies to ensure consistent student achievement. The school actively engages with parents and the surrounding Florence community to foster a collaborative learning atmosphere. Through its focus on academic growth, character development, and student-centered programming, Steen’s Creek Elementary strives to be a vital cornerstone for families in the region.

582

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Steens Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	482
Hispanic	7
Black	61
Asian	1
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	2

White
482 (82.8%)
Black
61 (10.5%)
Two or More
29 (5.0%)
Hispanic
7 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Rankin County School District
Phone:	(601)845-5724
Website:	http://www.rcsd.ms/~web17/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 197

Grade 1 159

Grade 2 181