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Stewart Elementary School

Summary:

Stewart Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Forrest City, Arkansas, with 440 students. The school is part of the Forrest City School District, which is ranked 225 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Stewart Elementary consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.6% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 33.8% statewide, and the math proficiency rate was 26.1% compared to 36.4% statewide. The school's per-student spending of $10,175 is also lower than the $14,560 spent at the nearby Central Elementary School, which serves a similarly high-poverty student population.

While both Stewart Elementary and Central Elementary face significant challenges, the data suggests that Central Elementary is outperforming Stewart on several key metrics, including test scores and student-teacher ratio. This indicates that factors beyond just poverty, such as funding disparities and targeted interventions, may be contributing to the differences in performance between the two schools.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 625 Irving St
       Forrest City, AR  72335

(870) 633-1365

District: Forrest City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
418th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,175 Help


Students who attend Stewart Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Forrest City Junior High
    Lincoln Academy
High:    Forrest City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.8%
White:
5.0%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stewart Elementary School ranks worse than 84.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.8%), White (5%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% 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 School is 21.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stewart Elementary School is $10,175.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Stewart Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forrest City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forrest City School District 225th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stewart Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 10.20 391st 411 4.9%
2006 12.01 372nd 402 7.5%
2007 10.34 410th 440 6.8%
2008 12.07 405th 439 7.7%
2009 10.62 415th 445 6.7%
2010 10.65 429th 457 6.1%
2011 10.37 442nd 471 6.2%
2012 15.80 423rd 468 9.6%
2013 7.44 452nd 476 5.0%
2014 12.67 439th 471 6.8%
2015 20.26 402nd 466 13.7%
2016 6.54 488th 494 1.2%
2017 8.09 470th 485 3.1%
2018 5.17 470th 480 2.1%
2019 10.90 445th 488 8.8%
2021 12.17 442nd 496 10.9%
2022 11.69 439th 487 9.9%
2023 10.31 455th 492 7.5%
2024 21.18 418th 497 15.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Stewart Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 16 539 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1989 21 531 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 552
1990 20 517 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1991 9 557 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1992 158 370 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1993 150 318 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1994 135 324 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1995 161 297 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 465
1996 161 297 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 465
1997 159 293 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 143 307 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 187 520 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 715
2000 211 521 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2001 106 370 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 96 370 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 96 370 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 74 401 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2005 125 578 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2006 155 579 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2007 131 550 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 692
2008 98 568 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2009 90 548 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2010 81 523 0 4 0 0 3 0 611
2011 51 526 0 6 0 0 3 0 586
2012 78 397 1 4 0 1 2 0 483
2013 66 353 0 6 0 0 3 0 428
2014 65 347 1 4 0 0 2 0 419
2015 40 311 2 5 1 0 5 0 364
2016 61 463 3 12 1 0 6 0 546
2017 53 469 8 8 1 0 4 0 543
2018 33 501 8 12 1 0 6 0 561
2019 26 469 9 10 1 0 6 0 521
2020 25 443 7 12 1 0 7 0 495
2021 29 438 5 13 1 0 5 0 491
2022 30 405 3 14 3 1 8 0 464
2023 22 395 6 9 2 0 6 0 440

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 29.0 19.1 n/a
1989 552 31.0 17.8 n/a
1990 537 33.0 16.2 81.4
1991 567 33.0 17.1 82.4
1992 529 27.7 19.0 68.8
1993 468 26.8 17.5 66
1994 462 25.1 18.4 69
1995 465 23.4 19.9 70.5
1996 465 23.4 19.9 70.5
1997 460 23.2 19.8 71.3
1998 461 23.2 19.9 77.7
1999 715 31.0 23.1 82.2
2000 738 36.0 20.5 81.6
2001 479 28.0 17.1 84.8
2002 467 28.0 16.7 89.1
2003 467 28.0 16.7 89.1
2004 481 28.0 17.2 99.4
2005 710 44.0 16.1 99.6
2006 740 45.0 16.4 89.9
2007 692 48.0 14.4 99.4
2008 675 45.0 15.0 99.6
2009 646 46.0 14.0 99.5
2010 611 47.1 13.5 99.5
2011 586 40.7 14.3 99.5
2012 483 32.5 14.8 86.7
2013 428 29.4 14.5 99.3
2014 419 32.2 13.0 99.3
2015 364 28.0 13.0 99.2
2016 546 32.0 17.0 65.4
2017 543 30.4 17.8 34.3
2018 561 31.9 17.5 33.7
2019 521 28.0 18.5 100
2020 495 28.9 17.1 100
2021 491 26.2 18.6 100
2022 464 25.2 18.3 100
2023 440 20.6 21.2 100

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 29.0 19.1 n/a
1989 552 31.0 17.8 n/a
1990 537 33.0 16.2 81.4
1991 567 33.0 17.1 82.4
1992 529 27.7 19.0 68.8
1993 468 26.8 17.5 66
1994 462 25.1 18.4 69
1995 465 23.4 19.9 70.5
1996 465 23.4 19.9 70.5
1997 460 23.2 19.8 71.3
1998 461 23.2 19.9 77.7
1999 715 31.0 23.1 82.2
2000 738 36.0 20.5 81.6
2001 479 28.0 17.1 84.8
2002 467 28.0 16.7 89.1
2003 467 28.0 16.7 89.1
2004 481 28.0 17.2 99.4
2005 710 44.0 16.1 99.6
2006 740 45.0 16.4 89.9
2007 692 48.0 14.4 99.4
2008 675 45.0 15.0 99.6
2009 646 46.0 14.0 99.5
2010 611 47.1 13.5 99.5
2011 586 40.7 14.3 99.5
2012 483 32.5 14.8 86.7
2013 428 29.4 14.5 99.3
2014 419 32.2 13.0 99.3
2015 364 28.0 13.0 99.2
2016 546 32.0 17.0 65.4
2017 543 30.4 17.8 34.3
2018 561 31.9 17.5 33.7
2019 521 28.0 18.5 100
2020 495 28.9 17.1 100
2021 491 26.2 18.6 100
2022 464 25.2 18.3 100
2023 440 20.6 21.2 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stewart Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,582 (25.4%) $7,592 (74.6%) $10,175

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stewart Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 445th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 455th of 492 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Stewart Elementary School)65.740.3
 25.4%
   3rd Grade English (Forrest City School District)65.740.3
 25.4%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Stewart Elementary School)48.626.2
 22.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Forrest City School District)48.626.2
 22.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Stewart Elementary School)18.88.2
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Forrest City School District)18.88.2
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Stewart Elementary School)20.56.7
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Forrest City School District)20.56.7
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Stewart Elementary School)44.846.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English (Forrest City School District)44.846.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Stewart Elementary School)2731.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Math (Forrest City School District)2731.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Stewart Elementary School)12.711.5
 1.2%
   4th Grade Science (Forrest City School District)12.711.5
 1.2%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Stewart Elementary School)17.921.7
 3.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Forrest City School District)17.921.7
 3.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Stewart Elementary School)58.155.2
 2.9%
   5th Grade English (Forrest City School District)58.155.2
 2.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Stewart Elementary School)12.916.4
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Forrest City School District)12.916.4
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Stewart Elementary School)10.37.2
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Forrest City School District)10.37.2
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Stewart Elementary School)18.115.8
 2.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Forrest City School District)18.115.8
 2.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students521440
 15.5%
African American469395
 15.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic109
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White2622
 15.4%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stewart Elementary School

Students at Stewart Elementary School are 90% African American, 5% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Stewart Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forrest City Junior High
Middle : Lincoln Academy
High : Forrest City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 440 students attended Stewart Elementary School.

Stewart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Arkansas elementary schools.


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