Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ida M. Stewart Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
38%
Black
1%
21%
White
83%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ida M. Stewart Elementary School's ranking?
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is ranked #207 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ida M. Stewart Elementary School often compared to?
Ida M. Stewart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palma Sola Elementary School, Jessie P. Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ida M. Stewart Elementary School?
381 students attend Ida M. Stewart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ida M. Stewart Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ida M. Stewart Elementary School?
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ida M. Stewart Elementary School offer ?
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ida M. Stewart Elementary School part of?
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
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