Located on South Wilcrest Drive, the academically distinguished STEP Charter Elementary School is part of a two-school charter network in Texas. Since the other school in the network is located on Bissonnet Street, the South Wilcrest Drive campus is often called STEP Wilcrest.
STEP Wilcrest is tuition-free and open to anyone who wants to apply. The K-8 school has around 500 students enrolled. After completing prerequisites, students can take courses in architecture, ceramics, design, printmaking, sculpture, video and film production and textiles.
In the music lane, there are also some attractive, uncommon offerings. STEP Charter Elementary offers band, chamber music, jazz, opera, orchestra and rock band. To round things out, STEP students can also take dance and drama.
The school also provides students with iPads and laptops to enhance learning online. Classrooms come equipped with document cameras and projectors. Outside of school, students take educational field trips throughout all grades to learn more about the real world. Students can expect to thrive at STEP Charter Elementary School both in and out of the classroom.
Step Charter Elementary School
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
11250 S Wilcrest Dr,
Houston, TX
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
351:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Hispanic
59.4%
Black
19.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17%
White
3.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/17/2017
This is an outstanding school with 3 campuses. They are a public charter school that provides high quality instructions link an elite private school.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/30/2024
Far from a safe and nurturing environment. I find the principle to be passive aggressive and aloof in regards to children safety, bullying, etc. Teachers there are also not very personable and like to tell you things after the fact not very proactive with learning or discipline. School lacks an over...
2/24/2024
some teachers are rude and some are super nice.I dont want explain too much I do not want to write like 5 paragraphs.We learn sign languge too so thats good.
9/20/2023
MEEP, honestly good school but a few problems.
1/25/2023
There is no family engagement. The communication is the worst! I couldn't even log on anywhere to see my child's grades. There are bullies in this school and the superintendent does not take them seriously. He doesn't even like meeting with parents. He avoids parents or he doesn't like to be confron...
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List Price Range
$90K - $430K
Homes For Sale
320
Average Home Value
$234,348
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
56%
Average Household Income
$58,316
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,763 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
60.1%
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Step Charter Elementary School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Houston, TX and is served by the STEP Charter School in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 292 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Step Charter Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $234,348. Discover additional schools in the area, like KIPP Houston High School, Harmony Science Academy-Houston, Houston Can Academy - Southwest, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Step Charter Elementary School.