Stewart Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
43%
28%
Black
48%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
41%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Stewart Elementary School?
244 students attend Stewart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Stewart Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stewart Elementary School offer ?
Stewart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Stewart Elementary School part of?
Stewart Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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