Very Good
#195 of 574 schools in SD
Top 34% in state
Stewart Elementary - 05
Elementary School · Yankton School District 63-3
PO Box 738, Yankton, SD 57078
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#195 of 574
In Yankton
#2 of 6
public schools
In district
#2 of 6
Yankton School District 63-3
Academic performance
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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Stewart Elementary - 05
Elementary School in Yankton · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Stewart Elementary - 05
Stewart Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school in Yankton, SD, part of Yankton School District 63-3. Stewart Elementary - 05 serves approximately 287 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Stewart Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Stewart Elementary - 05 show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 5.7
- SD avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Stewart Elementary - 05 — Students at Stewart Elementary - 05 score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.5/10.
How Stewart Elementary - 05 Compares
See how Stewart Elementary - 05 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 738, Yankton, SD 57078
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Stewart Elementary - 05 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SACRED HEART MIDDLE SCHOOL - (rated 7.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 12.4 miles away, in nearby Crofton), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ST ROSE OF LIMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 12.5 miles away, in nearby Crofton), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Yankton, see our Yankton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 20.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MISSOURI VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Yankton | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Yankton Middle School - 02 Yankton | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Beadle Elementary - 03 Yankton | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Lincoln Elementary - 04 Yankton | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Yankton High School - 01 Yankton | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Webster Elementary - 06 Yankton | 1.2 mi | 3.8 |
| SACRED HEART MIDDLE SCHOOL - Yankton | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Yankton | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| CROFTON HIGH SCHOOL Crofton | 12.1 mi | 7.3 |
| CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Crofton | 12.4 mi | 7.3 |
| ST ROSE OF LIMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Crofton | 12.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Gayville-Volin High School - 01 Gayville | 11.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 Gayville | 11.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03 Gayville | 11.2 mi | 3.8 |
| EAST AND WEST CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hartington | 14.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03 Menno | 15.2 mi | — |
| WYNOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wynot | 15.3 mi | 5.0 |
| WYNOT HIGH SCHOOL Wynot | 15.3 mi | 6.8 |
| WYNOT MIDDLE SCHOOL Wynot | 15.3 mi | 4.5 |
| CEDAR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Hartington | 20.1 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57078 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,395
Median Home Value
$213,300
Median Rent
$777/mo
Population
20,547
College Educated
28.9%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
13.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Median Age
42.3
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Explorer Elementary - 04 Sioux Falls, SD | 7.0 |
| Parkston Elementary - 02 Parkston, SD | 7.2 |
| Westside Elementary - 03 Sisseton, SD | 7.2 |
| Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 De Smet, SD | 6.9 |
| McKinley Elementary - 06 Watertown, SD | 6.9 |
| Tyndall Elementary - 04 Tyndall, SD | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stewart Elementary - 05
What grades does Stewart Elementary - 05 serve?
Stewart Elementary - 05 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Stewart Elementary - 05?
Stewart Elementary - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary - 05 is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stewart Elementary - 05 rank in SD?
Stewart Elementary - 05 ranks #195 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Stewart Elementary - 05's MySchoolScout rating?
Stewart Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 - 05?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stewart Elementary - 05 has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stewart Elementary - 05 a charter school?
No, Stewart Elementary - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stewart Elementary - 05 a Title I school?
No, Stewart Elementary - 05 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stewart Elementary - 05?
34.8% of students at Stewart Elementary - 05 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 34.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Yankton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (605) 665-5765
Resources & Links
District
Yankton School District 63-3- District Enrollment
- 3,086
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,904
- District Rank
- #2 of 6
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