Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stewart Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota 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 South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stewart Elementary - 05's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stewart Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stewart Elementary - 05 is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
82%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stewart Elementary - 05's ranking?
Stewart Elementary - 05 is ranked #172 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Stewart Elementary - 05 often compared to?
Stewart Elementary - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Jolley Elementary - 04, Beadle Elementary - 03 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Stewart Elementary - 05?
265 students attend Stewart Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Stewart Elementary - 05 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stewart Elementary - 05?
Stewart Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stewart Elementary - 05 offer ?
Stewart Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stewart Elementary - 05 part of?
Stewart Elementary - 05 is part of Yankton School District 63-3.
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