Steward Elementary School

261 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Steward Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Steward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Steward Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Steward Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steward Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#351 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Steward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Steward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Steward Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Steward Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
89%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Steward Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Steward Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Steward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steward Elementary School's ranking?
Steward Elementary School is ranked #351 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Steward Elementary School?
357 students attend Steward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Steward Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steward Elementary School?
Steward Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Steward Elementary School offer ?
Steward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Steward Elementary School part of?
Steward Elementary School is part of Topsfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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