Enrollment
502
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Stewart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stewart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390446701558
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #9 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Elementary School ranks #9 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Princeton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390446701558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stewart Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stewart Elementary School
Stewart Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 502 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 502 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 506 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Stewart Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 18:1).
Princeton City also operates Princeton High School (1,619 students) and Princeton Community Middle School (1,332 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▲ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$16,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 20.5%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.2%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Stewart Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Princeton City, which includes Stewart Elementary School.
$16,240
Per student
+11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 18.7%
Federal 12.9%
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.
How Stewart Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Princeton Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Hill Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharonville Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~502 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stewart Elementary School
How many students attend Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 School?
45.8% of students at Stewart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stewart Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stewart Elementary School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Elementary School ranks #9 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Stewart Elementary School a good school?
Stewart Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Princeton City?
Besides Stewart Elementary School, Princeton City also operates Princeton High School (1,619 students), Princeton Community Middle School (1,332 students), and Springdale Elementary School (529 students). See the Princeton City district page for the complete list.
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