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#31 of 3,674 schools in FL

Top 1% in state

Ida M. Stewart Elementary School

Elementary School · MANATEE

7905 15TH AVE NW, Bradenton, FL 34209

391
Students
14.5:1
Student-Teacher
Pre-K – 5th
Grades Served
Top 1%
in FL

About Ida M. Stewart Elementary School

Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bradenton, FL, part of the MANATEE. The school serves approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 99.2th percentile among FL schools — an above average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $80,829, where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large suburban setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Exceptional36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+2.26 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.0Exceptional36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77%
Reading/ELA Proficiency72%
Math vs. State Avg+16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.8 pts
Overall Proficiency75%
Expected (poverty-adj.)59%
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment8.1Excellent29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1

Ida M. Stewart Elementary School — Students at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

32%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Ida M. Stewart Elementary School Compares

See how Ida M. Stewart Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.9/10
99th percentile in FL
Academic
9.0/10
9.0/10
Growth
9.5/10
Above average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
8.1/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
32%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
27 teachers

Location

7905 15TH AVE NW, Bradenton, FL 34209

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi
School Distance Rating
MARTHA B. KING MIDDLE SCHOOL BRADENTON 0.5 mi 4.9
PALMA SOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 0.8 mi 8.7
OASIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BRADENTON 1.4 mi 7.3
AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC Bradenton 2.7 mi 5.5
SEA BREEZE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 2.9 mi 7.1
JESSIE P. MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 2.7 mi 7.2
ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Bradenton 2.7 mi 5.5
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS BRADENTON 2.7 mi 4.4
INSPIRATION ACADEMY Bradenton 3.1 mi 5.5
POTTER'S WHEEL ACADEMY Bradenton 3.3 mi 5.5
EDISON ACADEMICS Bradenton 3.4 mi 5.5
W. D. SUGG MIDDLE SCHOOL BRADENTON 3.3 mi 3.2
DBA-SUNSHINE ACADEMY Bradenton 3.2 mi 5.5
H. S. MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 3.4 mi 6.2
MANATEE HIGH SCHOOL BRADENTON 3.2 mi 2.6
BRADENTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bradenton 3.6 mi 5.5
PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PALMETTO 3.6 mi 7.6
JUST FOR GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL BRADENTON 3.7 mi 6.9
PALMETTO CHARTER SCHOOL PALMETTO 3.7 mi 8.5
ROBERT H. PRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 3.9 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 34209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,829

Median Home Value

$357,300

Median Rent

$1,847/mo

Population

33,586

College Educated

35.7%

Homeownership

79.3%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Median Age

58.1

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School Rating
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ORMOND BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ORMOND BEACH, FL 8.9
VINELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROTONDA WEST, FL 8.9
ATHENIAN ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 8.8
DR. KIRAN C. PATEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TAMPA, FL 8.8
EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OCALA, FL 8.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ida M. Stewart Elementary School

What grades does Ida M. Stewart Elementary School serve?

Ida M. Stewart Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ida M. Stewart Elementary School?

Ida M. Stewart Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ida M. Stewart Elementary School rank in FL?

Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 3,674 schools in FL.

What is Ida M. Stewart Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ida M. Stewart Elementary School has a composite rating of 8.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Ida M. Stewart Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ida M. Stewart Elementary School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ida M. Stewart Elementary School?

32.0% of students at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Free/Reduced Lunch
32.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Manatee County
Data Year
2023–2024

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details