Enrollment
391
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stewart Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stewart Elementary School
Stewart Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Stevensville, Michigan, enrolling 391 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 606 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #438, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Lakeshore School District (Berrien) also operates Lakeshore High School (843 students) and Lakeshore Middle School (612 students) alongside Stewart Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stewart Elementary School compares
Stewart Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,094
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeshore School District (Berrien), which includes Stewart Elementary School.
$12,094
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.2%
Federal 9.5%
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.
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
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stewart Elementary School a good school?
Stewart Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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