Stewart Elementary School (Closed 2012)

215 North Middle Landing
Minden, LA 71055
Stewart Elementary School serves 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(10-11)
35-39%
66%
(10-11)
45-49%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
84%
41%
White
15%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA 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 66% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Stewart Elementary School?
279 students attend Stewart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Stewart Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stewart Elementary School offer ?
Stewart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stewart Elementary School part of?
Stewart Elementary School is part of Webster Parish School District.

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