- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pinole, CA
Stewart Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stewart Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063255005062
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Pinole · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Pinole, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255005062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Stewart Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 063255005062 · Pinole, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 19.9:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Stewart Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Stewart Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- This school 379
Stewart Elementary
379 students
What this shows Stewart Elementary reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stewart Elementary compares
Stewart Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat 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
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
Asian 18.2%
African American 10.0%
White 8.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Stewart Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stewart Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stewart Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Pinole
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
West County Mandarin
Standard public school
528 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Shannon Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Ellerhorst Elementary
Standard public school
319 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Collins Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Elementary
How many students attend Stewart Elementary?
Stewart Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pinole, CA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher 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 Stewart Elementary?
35.6% of students at Stewart Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stewart Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Pinole, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart Elementary?
Stewart Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stewart Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pinole?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Pinole, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pinole on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Stewart Elementary, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.