Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stewart Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stewart Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stewart Elementary - 05's student population of 287 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stewart Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stewart Elementary - 05 is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stewart Elementary - 05's ranking?
Stewart Elementary - 05 is ranked #144 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Stewart Elementary - 05 often compared to?
Stewart Elementary - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Jolley Elementary - 04, Beadle Elementary - 03 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Stewart Elementary - 05?
287 students attend Stewart Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Stewart Elementary - 05 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stewart Elementary - 05?
Stewart Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stewart Elementary - 05 offer ?
Stewart Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stewart Elementary - 05 part of?
Stewart Elementary - 05 is part of Yankton School District 63-3.
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