- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradenton, FL
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123002083
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 33
- schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ida M. Stewart Elementary School ranks #6 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120123002083 · Bradenton, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 15.2:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school 381
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Ida M. Stewart Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ida M. Stewart Elementary School compares
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Florida - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ida M. Stewart Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ida M. Stewart Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
How many students attend Ida M. Stewart Elementary School?
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School?
27.9% of students at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ida M. Stewart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ida M. Stewart Elementary School?
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ida M. Stewart Elementary School rank among schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ida M. Stewart Elementary School ranks #6 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.