- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stevensville, MI
Stewart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stewart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262082005748
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Stevensville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Stevensville, MI.
School address
District: Lakeshore School District (Berrien) · Michigan
NCES ID 262082005748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Stewart Elementary School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 262082005748 · Stevensville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 15.6:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeshore High School (843 students)
Stewart Elementary School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Stewart Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeshore High
Lakeshore High School
843 students
- Lakeshore Midd
Lakeshore Middle School
612 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
412 students
- This school
Stewart Elementary School
391 students
- Hollywood Elem
Hollywood Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Stewart Elementary School reports 391 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$13,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Asian 9.2%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Stewart Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lakeshore School District (Berrien) reports $13,829 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollywood 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
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Elementary School
How many students attend Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stevensville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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?
31.2% of students at Stewart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stewart Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Stevensville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 schools in Stevensville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Stevensville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stevensville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeshore School District (Berrien)?
Besides Stewart Elementary School, Lakeshore School District (Berrien) also operates Lakeshore High School (843 students), Lakeshore Middle School (612 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (412 students). See the Lakeshore School District (Berrien) district page for the complete list.