Excellent
#9 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
Elementary School · Manatee · Bradenton, FL
A Manatee elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7905 15TH AVE NW, Bradenton, FL 34209
- Math 83% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ida M. Stewart Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,318/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bradenton), 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
$80,829
Median home value
$357,300
Median rent
$1,847/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palma Sola Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Ave Maria University Preparatory School IncPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 2–12 | 2.7 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Jessie P. Miller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| St Stephen's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manatee
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #2 of 71
- District spending per student
- $11,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bradenton, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 ranks #9 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ida M. Stewart Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Ida M. Stewart Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ida M. Stewart Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manatee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (941) 741-3176
- Area population (ZIP 34209)
- 33,586
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 58.1
Official sources & links
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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 34209; 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
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