Enrollment
319
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390438000719
Stewart Alternative Elementary School — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Stewart Alternative Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stewart Alternative Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Stewart Alternative Elementary School reports 319 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Columbus City Schools District spends $22,434 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.4% from local sources (property taxes), 19.7% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stewart Alternative Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 36% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,434
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 319 Top 36% in Ohio — larger than 64% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 22.3:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390438000719
Student demographics
African American 79.0%
Two or More 8.5%
White 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Largest group: African American at 79.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.7%
In-school suspensions 40
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus City Schools District, which includes Stewart Alternative Elementary School.
$22,434
Per student
+33%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 18.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Stewart Alternative Elementary School
How many students attend Stewart Alternative Elementary School?
Stewart Alternative Elementary School has 319 students enrolled. It is a other school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Alternative Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Alternative Elementary School is 22.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart Alternative Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stewart Alternative Elementary School is African American at 79.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart Alternative Elementary School?
Stewart Alternative Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.