Excellent
#145 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 8% in state
Steward Elementary
Elementary School · Topsfield · Topsfield, MA
A Topsfield elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
261 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA 01983
- Math 57% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steward Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Steward Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average255/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Topsfield), 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
$176,698
Median home value
$810,400
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
73%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01983; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Bessie Buker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Clark SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Paul F Doyon MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 371 | 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.
Topsfield
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steward Elementary is listed in Topsfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steward Elementary
Steward Elementary is a public elementary school in Topsfield, MA, part of Topsfield, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steward Elementary
What grades does Steward Elementary serve?
Steward Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Steward Elementary?
Steward Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steward Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Steward Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steward Elementary rank in MA?
Steward Elementary ranks #145 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Steward Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Steward Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Steward Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steward Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Steward Elementary a charter school?
No, Steward Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steward Elementary a Title I school?
No, Steward Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (978) 887-1538
- Area population (ZIP 01983)
- 6,535
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01983; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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