Serving 271 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- 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 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Stewart Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stewart Elementary - 05 is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 619 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
13%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
77%
66%
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
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Yankton School District 63-3
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stewart Elementary - 05's ranking?
Stewart Elementary - 05 is ranked #138 out of 619 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 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?
271 students attend Stewart Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Stewart Elementary - 05 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stewart Elementary - 05 part of?
Stewart Elementary - 05 is part of Yankton School District 63-3.
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