Steele Creek Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/steelecreekES

525 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Steele Creek Elementary School, located at 4100 Gallant Lane in Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Steele Creek community within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth for a diverse student population. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement, Steele Creek strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with local families and stakeholders.

Beyond its academic focus, the school actively promotes a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates social-emotional development and community involvement. Through its digital presence and CMS affiliation, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and utilizes district resources to provide diverse extracurricular opportunities and support services. As a staple institution in the area, Steele Creek Elementary continues to adapt to the evolving needs of its community, focusing on building a foundation of literacy, numeracy, and character for every student who walks through its doors.

525

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Steele Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	272
Black	178
Asian	23
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
272 (51.8%)
Black
178 (33.9%)
White
29 (5.5%)
Asian
23 (4.4%)
Two or More
22 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-3810
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/steelecreekES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 34

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 79