Excellent
#219 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 17% in state
Stewart Elementary School
Elementary School · Washington Comm School District · Washington, IA
A Washington Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
821 N 4th Ave, Washington, IA 52353
- Math 72% proficient (2011)
- Reading 72% proficient (2011)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stewart Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2009, reaching 72% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,105/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), 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
$63,232
Median home value
$155,700
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Washington Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stewart Elementary School is listed in Washington Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stewart Elementary School
Stewart Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, IA, part of Washington Comm School District, serving approximately 493 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stewart Elementary School
What grades does Stewart Elementary School serve?
Stewart Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stewart Elementary School rank in IA?
Stewart Elementary School ranks #219 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Stewart Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stewart Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stewart Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Stewart Elementary School a charter school?
No, Stewart Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stewart Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Stewart Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stewart Elementary School?
41.0% of students at 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (319) 653-3244
- Area population (ZIP 52353)
- 9,072
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 52353; 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, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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