- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Puyallup, WA
Stewart Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stewart Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530696001031
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #11 of 20
- schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Elementary ranks #11 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696001031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Stewart Elementary shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 530696001031 · Puyallup, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 14.3:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Puyallup High School (1,815 students)
Stewart Elementary shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Stewart Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Puyallup High
Puyallup High School
1,815 students
- Gov John Roger
Gov John Rogers High School
1,788 students
- Emerald Ridge
Emerald Ridge High School
1,599 students
- Dessie F Evans
Dessie F Evans Elementary
919 students
- Ballou Jr High
Ballou Jr High
852 students
- This school 343
Stewart Elementary
343 students
What this shows Stewart Elementary reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stewart Elementary compares
Stewart Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Washington - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 12.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.6%
Asian 6.7%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Stewart Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Puyallup School District reports $16,882 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gov John Rogers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr 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
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Puyallup
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dessie F Evans Elementary
Standard public school
919 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Ballou Jr High
Standard public school
852 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Doris Stahl Junior High
Standard public school
846 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Glacier View Junior High
Standard public school
843 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Ferrucci Jr High
Standard public school
815 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Kalles Junior High
Standard public school
762 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Elementary
How many students attend Stewart Elementary?
Stewart Elementary has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Puyallup, WA. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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?
55.4% of students at Stewart Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stewart Elementary is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart Elementary?
Stewart Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 rank among schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Elementary ranks #11 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Puyallup on the city page.
What other schools are in Puyallup School District?
Besides Stewart Elementary, Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students), Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students), and Emerald Ridge High School (1,599 students). See the Puyallup School District district page for the complete list.