Stewart Elementary

Summary:

Stewart Elementary is a public elementary school in Puyallup, Washington, serving 345 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Puyallup School District, which is ranked 88 out of 247 districts in the state.

While Stewart Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic and Pacific Islander students, its academic performance lags behind the district and state averages. Only 41.98% of Stewart Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 54.82% in the Puyallup School District and 52.63% statewide. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White and male students performing significantly worse. Additionally, Stewart Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 67.54%, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $20,075 at Stewart Elementary, the school's academic performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 272 out of 1,097 Washington elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 764 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024. When compared to the surrounding schools, such as Maple Lawn Elementary, Puyallup Parent Partnership Program, and Shaw Road Elementary, Stewart Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and lower statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 426 4th Ave NE
       Puyallup, WA  98372-3049


(253) 841-8743

District: Puyallup School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
764th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,075 Help


Students who attend Stewart Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kalles Junior High
High:    Puyallup High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  319

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.9%
Hispanic:
28.2%
Two or more races:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.3% Help


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Compare Details Stewart Elementary ranks worse than 65.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 19th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Stewart Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.9%), Hispanic (28.2%), two or more races (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary is 12.4, which is the lowest among 23 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stewart Elementary is $20,075, which is the 2nd highest among 23 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stewart Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stewart Elementary 764th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Stewart Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Puyallup School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Puyallup School District 88th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stewart Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stewart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.52 674th 1026 34.3%
2005 41.32 655th 1031 36.5%
2006 55.15 484th 1051 53.9%
2007 74.33 213th 1069 80.1%
2008 54.70 507th 1067 52.5%
2009 66.11 351st 1072 67.3%
2010 64.73 350th 1088 67.8%
2011 77.23 190th 1092 82.6%
2012 71.96 272nd 1097 75.2%
2013 53.87 546th 1106 50.6%
2015 39.74 668th 1067 37.4%
2016 39.71 665th 1053 36.8%
2017 64.70 381st 1056 63.9%
2019 36.50 740th 1130 34.5%
2021 34.68 691st 1107 37.6%
2022 23.91 914th 1169 21.8%
2023 28.14 850th 1169 27.3%
2024 34.42 764th 1168 34.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stewart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.04 165th 637 74.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stewart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.24 438th 835 47.5%
2019 52.44 472nd 979 51.8%
2021 56.83 296th 854 65.3%
2022 33.88 712th 1019 30.1%
2023 43.27 587th 1013 42.1%
2024 46.11 563rd 1024 45.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Stewart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.09 248th 1004 75.3%
2019 34.33 750th 1068 29.8%
2021 49.36 468th 1008 53.6%
2022 24.63 869th 1100 21.0%
2023 43.27 606th 1094 44.6%
2024 42.01 622nd 1093 43.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Stewart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.60 511th 999 48.8%
2019 39.05 681st 1075 36.7%
2021 31.08 695th 1025 32.2%
2022 24.75 858th 1113 22.9%
2023 25.62 843rd 1099 23.3%
2024 31.32 765th 1099 30.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stewart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.61 283rd 697 59.4%
2022 18.69 634th 694 8.6%
2023 56.37 254th 633 59.9%
2024 55.42 280th 651 57.0%
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Rank History for White students at Stewart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.32 532nd 833 36.1%
2019 30.97 783rd 1027 23.8%
2021 28.66 700th 943 25.8%
2022 19.96 888th 1031 13.9%
2023 36.90 660th 1011 34.7%
2024 32.73 717th 1009 28.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Stewart Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 217 3 10 1 3 n/a n/a 0 234
1989 226 2 10 4 3 n/a n/a 0 245
1990 230 3 11 5 7 n/a n/a 0 256
1991 240 0 7 4 6 n/a n/a 0 257
1992 278 0 5 9 9 n/a n/a 0 301
1993 204 1 1 6 9 n/a n/a 0 221
1994 198 2 7 8 6 n/a n/a 0 221
1995 226 2 4 16 5 n/a n/a 0 253
1996 226 2 4 16 5 n/a n/a 0 253
1997 202 4 7 17 11 n/a n/a 0 241
1998 227 6 5 19 15 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 224 13 7 27 17 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 239 6 9 22 14 n/a n/a 0 290
2001 247 9 9 26 9 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 237 12 9 45 13 n/a n/a 0 316
2003 237 12 9 45 13 n/a n/a 0 316
2004 223 16 17 39 6 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 205 14 15 48 8 n/a n/a 0 290
2006 200 15 21 45 8 n/a n/a 9 298
2007 210 7 9 29 8 n/a n/a 27 290
2008 220 7 9 28 8 n/a n/a 39 311
2009 218 7 15 26 5 n/a n/a 58 329
2010 231 38 8 38 10 n/a n/a 0 325
2011 282 16 4 57 6 6 29 0 400
2012 280 10 7 60 3 2 39 0 401
2013 240 12 8 62 6 3 35 0 366
2014 245 13 11 63 6 3 26 0 367
2015 199 12 15 67 5 3 24 0 325
2016 194 21 17 71 3 6 40 0 352
2017 197 21 17 96 2 5 36 0 374
2018 181 16 10 82 2 8 51 0 350
2019 184 27 14 96 4 5 51 0 381
2020 174 25 12 90 6 11 42 0 360
2021 157 32 8 78 6 13 35 0 329
2022 147 28 9 78 3 12 31 0 308
2023 152 18 7 104 5 17 42 0 345
2024 137 8 7 90 7 24 46 0 319

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stewart Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 234 11.0 21.2 0
1989 245 10.0 24.5 n/a
1990 256 13.5 18.9 0
1991 257 11.9 21.5 n/a
1992 301 13.0 23.1 n/a
1993 221 15.6 14.2 n/a
1994 221 13.7 16.1 n/a
1995 253 17.1 14.8 n/a
1996 253 17.1 14.8 n/a
1997 241 17.0 14.2 n/a
1998 272 16.8 16.2 n/a
1999 288 18.0 16.0 n/a
2000 290 16.0 18.1 n/a
2001 300 17.3 17.3 n/a
2002 316 17.3 18.3 44.9
2003 316 17.3 18.3 44.9
2004 301 18.0 16.7 42.9
2005 290 17.8 16.3 44.1
2006 298 16.9 17.6 36.3
2007 290 16.1 18.0 42.2
2008 311 12.8 24.3 43.4
2009 329 12.8 25.7 50.6
2010 325 17.9 18.1 44.6
2011 400 19.8 20.1 41.8
2012 401 21.3 18.7 52.6
2013 366 18.4 19.8 55.7
2014 367 n/a n/a 59.7
2015 325 22.0 14.7 62.8
2016 352 19.0 18.5 65.6
2017 374 22.6 16.5 59.6
2018 350 25.2 13.8 54.6
2019 381 26.1 14.5 59.3
2020 360 24.9 14.4 54.2
2021 329 24.5 13.3 51.7
2022 308 25.4 12.0 61
2023 345 24.4 14.1 67.5
2024 319 25.7 12.4 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stewart Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 234 11.0 21.2 0
1989 245 10.0 24.5 n/a
1990 256 13.5 18.9 0
1991 257 11.9 21.5 n/a
1992 301 13.0 23.1 n/a
1993 221 15.6 14.2 n/a
1994 221 13.7 16.1 n/a
1995 253 17.1 14.8 n/a
1996 253 17.1 14.8 n/a
1997 241 17.0 14.2 n/a
1998 272 16.8 16.2 n/a
1999 288 18.0 16.0 n/a
2000 290 16.0 18.1 n/a
2001 300 17.3 17.3 n/a
2002 316 17.3 18.3 44.9
2003 316 17.3 18.3 44.9
2004 301 18.0 16.7 42.9
2005 290 17.8 16.3 44.1
2006 298 16.9 17.6 36.3
2007 290 16.1 18.0 42.2
2008 311 12.8 24.3 43.4
2009 329 12.8 25.7 50.6
2010 325 17.9 18.1 44.6
2011 400 19.8 20.1 41.8
2012 401 21.3 18.7 52.6
2013 366 18.4 19.8 55.7
2014 367 n/a n/a 59.7
2015 325 22.0 14.7 62.8
2016 352 19.0 18.5 65.6
2017 374 22.6 16.5 59.6
2018 350 25.2 13.8 54.6
2019 381 26.1 14.5 59.3
2020 360 24.9 14.4 54.2
2021 329 24.5 13.3 51.7
2022 308 25.4 12.0 61
2023 345 24.4 14.1 67.5
2024 319 25.7 12.4 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201689.1%1.8%0.0%0.0%96.4%92.7%96.4%90.9%94.5%100.0%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201895.0%2.5%0.0%0.0%2.5%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%97.5%
201981.5%1.9%1.9%3.7%7.4%85.2%81.5%88.9%87.0%87.0%88.9%
202089.5%1.8%0.0%0.0%1.8%91.2%96.5%98.3%94.7%96.5%94.7%94.7%94.7%96.5%
202169.6%2.2%0.0%4.4%0.0%76.1%84.8%89.1%76.1%84.8%78.3%78.3%78.3%84.8%
202291.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.6%97.9%100.0%93.6%97.9%93.6%93.6%93.6%97.9%
202380.9%4.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%83.0%83.0%89.4%85.1%83.0%89.4%89.4%89.4%83.0%
202489.1%4.4%0.0%2.2%0.0%91.3%89.1%93.5%93.5%89.1%93.5%93.5%93.5%89.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201897.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.1%
201997.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.4%100.0%97.6%100.0%97.6%100.0%97.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.7%0.6%0.6%4.2%95.2%94.7%96.6%94.4%95.0%96.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stewart Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $792 (5.7%) $13,199 (94.3%) $13,990
2020 $698 (6.5%) $10,100 (93.5%) $10,798
2021 $1,013 (5.1%) $18,676 (94.9%) $19,688
2022 $1,973 (9.8%) $18,101 (90.2%) $20,075

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stewart Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 740th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 850th of 1169 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stewart Elementary)6048.8
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)60.746.7
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Stewart Elementary)63.655.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Puyallup School District)64.253.2
 11%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stewart Elementary)4030.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)60.147.8
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Stewart Elementary)4018
 22.1%
   4th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)57.650.2
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stewart Elementary)48.551.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)6655.9
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Stewart Elementary)24.230.2
 6%
   5th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)50.246.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Stewart Elementary)44.133.3
 10.8%
   5th Grade Science (Puyallup School District)58.953.8
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stewart Elementary)62.529.7
 32.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)64.853.8
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Stewart Elementary)4013.5
 26.5%
   6th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)54.143.1
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Stewart Elementary)52.840.7
 12.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)65.854.5
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Stewart Elementary)44.430.3
 14.1%
   All Grades Math (Puyallup School District)52.441.9
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Stewart Elementary)44.133.3
 10.8%
   All Grades Science (Puyallup School District)54.148.8
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students381345
 9.4%
African American2718
 33.3%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian147
 50%
Hispanic96104
 8.3%
Pacific Islander517
 240%
White184152
 17.4%
Two or More Races5142
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.3%67.5%
 8.2%


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Students at Stewart Elementary are 43% White, 28% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 8% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Stewart Elementary ranks 764th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Stewart Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kalles Junior High
High : Puyallup High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 319 students attended Stewart Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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