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
47%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Niche Grade
B+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
59%
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Math Proficiency
47%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
20
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Full Time Teachers
20
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Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
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GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
351:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
51.5%
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Male
48.5%
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Hispanic
51.5%
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Asian
22.5%
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Black
18.8%
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White
4.1%
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Native American
1.7%
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Two or more races
1.4%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/27/2025
I would really love if the teachers actually go by the motto of the school "we don't punish we practice"
GreatSchools Reviews
6/22/2026
There are a lot of problems here. Professionally there are many concerns with compliances and transparency. Staff bond unhappily over how the focus of the school is the appearance. I’ve had many students whose families loved my class and stayed because of it and I honestly felt bad because each clas...
3/18/2026
This school a joke to be honest. Definitely not safe for your child given they don't even have a nurse on staff. They do not care about your child's mental or emotional safety either. The bullying is extremely annoying because it goes unchecked after several calls meetings etc. They just want to get...
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.
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List Price Range
$85K - $417K
Homes For Sale
320
Average Home Value
$230,443
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
1,768 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
57.6%
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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 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% 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 $230,443. 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.