Stewart Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stewart Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
493 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Stewart Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
76%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
71%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
21%
13%

Black
n/a
7%

White
73%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Stewart Elementary School?
493 students attend Stewart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Stewart Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stewart Elementary School offer ?
Stewart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Stewart Elementary School part of?
Stewart Elementary School is part of Washington Comm School District.
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