Stewart Elementary School

821 N 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Stewart Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 70-74%
  • : Stewart Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Washington, IA, covering approximately 207.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.7 miles and the furthest edge located 16.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Stewart Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Stewart Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
70-74%
76%
(11-12)
70-74%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
22%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
7%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
71%
70%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
29%
0.45

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
20.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Stewart Elementary School?
457 students attend Stewart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Stewart Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stewart Elementary School offer ?
Stewart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stewart Elementary School part of?
Stewart Elementary School is part of Washington Comm School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break-No School
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
Preschool Last Day
May 20, 2027 (Thursday)
Early Dismissal-Last Day of School
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 70-74%
  • : Stewart Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Washington, IA, covering approximately 207.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.7 miles and the furthest edge located 16.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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