About the Data
This guide uses data from Denver Public Schools, the Colorado Department of Education, individual school websites, and Colorado Open Records Act requests. If you find any errors, please let us know. Keep in mind that corrections may be needed on other websites as well.
About the School
Steele Elementary is an inclusive community of students, educators, and families, who prioritize student agencyproviding students experiences that enrich and foster every child to find their love of learning. We prepare students for the world beyond Steele Elementary by providing rigorous academic instruction and enriching, diverse experiences to meet 21st...
Steele Elementary is an inclusive community of students, educators, and families, who prioritize student agencyproviding students experiences that enrich and foster every child to find their love of learning. We prepare students for the world beyond Steele Elementary by providing rigorous academic instruction and enriching, diverse experiences to meet 21st century challenges.We value innovation. We research and practice the latest developments in education.We value creativity. We believe there is more than one approach and solution to a challenge.We believe in building community by developing relationships over time.We value student agency, creating opportunities for voice and choice to create academic rigor with the most intentWe value the arts. We express ourselves through the arts allowing us to interact with and interpret our world.We value physical education. We believe the strength and fitness of our bodies is as essential as the strength and fitness of our minds.We value risk taking. We create a safe environment that allows people to experiment and make mistakes.We value communication. We expect open and honest communication where all voices are heard.We value collaboration. We share resources and leadership to achieve common goals.We value accountability. We hold each other to high expectations.
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 91.3 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 37.3 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 62.7 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 76.6 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 73.1 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 95.7 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 97.7 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 77.9 % | 78.6 % | +0.7 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.7 % | 57.1 % | -15.6 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | 87.5 % | NA |
| White | 78.9 % | 83.3 % | +4.4 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 29.4 % | 58.5 % | +29.1 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 82.4 % | 83.3 % | +0.9 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 72.5 % | 70.4 % | -2.1 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.5 % | 51.4 % | -3.1 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | 87.5 % | NA |
| White | 77 % | 73.2 % | -3.8 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 17.6 % | 50 % | +32.4 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 77.5 % | 75.3 % | -2.2 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 67 | 61 | -6.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 | 59 | -10.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 64.5 | 62 | -2.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 67.5 | 62 | -5.5 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | NA | NA |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 69 | 57 | -12.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 | 48.5 | -26.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 67 | 61 | -6.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 70.5 | 57 | -13.5 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | NA | NA |
Academic Offerings
Special Programs Offered
Student Services & Supports
Special Education
Multi-Lingual Learners
Early Childhood
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0.5 % | 0.2 % | 0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6 % | 1.6 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| White | 0.3 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 93.8 % |
| Truancy Rate | 2.7 % |