Skip to main content

Average

#5136 of 9,539 schools in CA

Stewart Elementary

Elementary School · West Contra Costa Unified · Pinole, CA

A West Contra Costa Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2040 Hoke Dr., Pinole, CA 94564

  • Math 29% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency28.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-17 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$19,205
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at Stewart Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2018, reaching 37% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Stewart Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,480/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pinole), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$120,833

Median home value

$697,100

Median rent

$2,738/mo

College educated

38.7%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94564; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
EL Sobrante Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.7 mi102Compare →
Collins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–60.8 mi303Compare →
Seneca Family of Agencie- Catalyst AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–120.9 mi23Compare →
St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–80.9 mi318Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

West Contra Costa Unified

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#16 of 52
District spending per student
$19,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stewart Elementary is listed in West Contra Costa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stewart Elementary

Stewart Elementary is a public elementary school in Pinole, CA, part of West Contra Costa Unified, serving approximately 366 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,136 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stewart Elementary

What grades does Stewart Elementary serve?

Stewart Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Stewart Elementary?

Stewart Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stewart Elementary rank in CA?

Stewart Elementary ranks #5,136 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Stewart Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Stewart Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Stewart Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stewart Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Stewart Elementary a charter school?

No, Stewart Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stewart Elementary a Title I school?

No, Stewart Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stewart Elementary?

57.4% of students at Stewart Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
366
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Contra Costa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
Area population (ZIP 94564)
18,835
Area average commute
37.5 min
Area median age
44.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94564; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.