Southside Primary School vs Steele Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside Primary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–2
147 students
Steele Elementary School
Steele · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
141 students
| Measure | Southside Primary School Selma, Alabama | Steele Elementary School Steele, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 699 | #125 of 699 |
| National rank | #41240 of 50,301 | #15133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 147 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Selma | Steele |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steele Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 25.8).
- •Steele Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 87.8%).
- •Steele Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.4).
- •Southside Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 141.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southside Primary School better than Steele Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Steele Elementary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 25.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Southside Primary School and Steele Elementary School?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Selma and Steele in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Primary School: 147. Steele Elementary School: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Primary School and Steele Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Southside Primary School is 566th of 699 and Steele Elementary School is 125th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).