- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, IA
Stewart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stewart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193024001703
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Washington, IA.
School address
District: Washington Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193024001703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Stewart Elementary School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 193024001703 · Washington, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 13.1:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (452 students)
Stewart Elementary School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Stewart Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stewart Elementary School
457 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
452 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
347 students
- Lincoln Upper
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
344 students
What this shows Stewart Elementary School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stewart Elementary School compares
Stewart Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▲ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Stewart Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Comm School District reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stewart Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stewart Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Elementary School
How many students attend Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, IA. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Stewart Elementary School?
42.8% of students at Stewart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stewart Elementary School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Washington, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Stewart Elementary School rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Washington, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washington Comm School District?
Besides Stewart Elementary School, Washington Comm School District also operates Washington High School (452 students), Washington Middle School (347 students), and Lincoln Upper Elementary School (344 students). See the Washington Comm School District district page for the complete list.