Excellent
#148 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 12% in state
Stuart Elementary School
Elementary School · West Central Valley Comm School District · Stuart, IA
A West Central Valley Comm School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
320 N.E. 3rd St, Stuart, IA 50250
- Math 87% proficient (2019)
- Reading 72% proficient (2019)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stuart Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 80% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stuart 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low244/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,750
Median home value
$202,700
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
West Central Valley Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stuart Elementary School is listed in West Central Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stuart Elementary School
Stuart Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stuart, IA, part of West Central Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stuart Elementary School
What grades does Stuart Elementary School serve?
Stuart Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Stuart Elementary School?
Stuart Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuart Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stuart Elementary School rank in IA?
Stuart Elementary School ranks #148 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Stuart Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stuart Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Stuart Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stuart Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Stuart Elementary School a charter school?
No, Stuart Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stuart Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Stuart Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stuart Elementary School?
37.9% of students at Stuart 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
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Guthrie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (515) 523-1018
- Area population (ZIP 50250)
- 2,652
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 50250; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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