Steward Elementary

Public PK, KG-3

261 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983-1599

(978) 887-1538

District: Topsfield

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,355

Students who attend Steward Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Masconomet Regional Middle School
	Proctor Elementary
High:	Masconomet Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 357

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.4%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Steward Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Steward Elementary employs 30.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Steward Elementary is $19,355.

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Enrollment information for Steward Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	197	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
1989	220	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1990	235	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1991	228	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1992	241	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1993	234	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
1994	225	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1995	260	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1996	260	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1997	276	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
1998	282	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1999	304	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2000	474	2	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
2001	463	1	12	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
2002	385	1	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2003	385	1	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2004	412	1	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2005	405	4	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2006	397	3	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2007	379	4	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	397
2008	378	4	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	394
2009	365	4	7	6	0	0	1	0	383
2010	339	4	9	9	0	0	0	0	361
2011	348	3	7	12	0	0	2	0	372
2012	336	4	6	11	0	0	3	0	360
2013	329	4	2	10	0	0	7	0	352
2014	316	3	3	6	0	0	11	0	339
2015	326	3	5	1	0	0	11	0	346
2016	344	2	6	8	2	0	11	0	373
2017	356	1	6	7	3	0	9	0	382
2018	358	1	5	6	4	0	7	0	381
2019	341	1	3	12	4	0	10	0	371
2020	342	1	5	15	3	0	11	0	377
2021	296	1	7	16	2	0	12	0	334
2022	329	0	7	19	1	0	9	0	365
2023	336	1	8	17	0	0	7	0	369
2024	318	1	8	20	0	0	10	0	357

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 Steward Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	206	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	225	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	241	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	234	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	245	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	240	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	233	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	266	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	266	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	280	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	287	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	308	n/a	0.0	1
2000	487	n/a	0.0	0.6
2001	481	n/a	0.0	0.4
2002	402	n/a	n/a	1
2003	402	n/a	n/a	1
2004	425	32.8	13.0	0.5
2005	423	31.0	13.6	0.5
2006	410	30.7	13.4	1
2007	397	30.0	13.2	n/a
2008	394	32.1	12.3	0.8
2009	383	30.5	12.6	1.6
2010	361	29.6	12.1	2.5
2011	372	28.2	13.1	3.5
2012	360	27.5	13.0	3.3
2013	352	27.1	12.9	3.1
2014	339	25.4	13.3	2.7
2015	346	27.0	12.8	1.4
2016	373	29.0	12.8	n/a
2017	382	30.3	12.5	n/a
2018	381	29.2	13.0	n/a
2019	371	32.0	11.5	n/a
2020	377	31.6	11.9	n/a
2021	334	32.5	10.2	n/a
2022	365	32.2	11.3	n/a
2023	369	31.2	11.8	n/a
2024	357	30.4	11.7	n/a

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 Steward Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	206	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	225	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	241	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	234	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	245	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	240	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	233	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	266	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	266	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	280	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	287	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	308	n/a	0.0	1
2000	487	n/a	0.0	0.6
2001	481	n/a	0.0	0.4
2002	402	n/a	n/a	1
2003	402	n/a	n/a	1
2004	425	32.8	13.0	0.5
2005	423	31.0	13.6	0.5
2006	410	30.7	13.4	1
2007	397	30.0	13.2	n/a
2008	394	32.1	12.3	0.8
2009	383	30.5	12.6	1.6
2010	361	29.6	12.1	2.5
2011	372	28.2	13.1	3.5
2012	360	27.5	13.0	3.3
2013	352	27.1	12.9	3.1
2014	339	25.4	13.3	2.7
2015	346	27.0	12.8	1.4
2016	373	29.0	12.8	n/a
2017	382	30.3	12.5	n/a
2018	381	29.2	13.0	n/a
2019	371	32.0	11.5	n/a
2020	377	31.6	11.9	n/a
2021	334	32.5	10.2	n/a
2022	365	32.2	11.3	n/a
2023	369	31.2	11.8	n/a
2024	357	30.4	11.7	n/a

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 Steward Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$362 (2.2%)	$15,812 (97.8%)	$16,173
2020	$292 (1.7%)	$16,576 (98.3%)	$16,868
2021	$677 (3.5%)	$18,678 (96.5%)	$19,355

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Steward Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Steward Elementary)	66	75	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Topsfield)	65	74.1	9.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Steward Elementary)	63	61.9	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Topsfield)	62	61.2	0.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Steward Elementary)	66	75	9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Topsfield)	65	65.1	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Steward Elementary)	63	61.9	1.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Topsfield)	65	61.4	3.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	371	369	0.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	3	8	166.7%
Hispanic	12	17	41.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	341	336	1.5%
Two or More Races	10	7	30%

Schools Near Steward Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Steward Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	261 Perkins Row	Topsfield	01983	Essex County	Topsfield	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 887-1538	357	30	11.7		318 (89.1%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.6%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)								(n/a)	63.4			63.4	51.2			51.2			$19,355	$677	$18,678
Cutler School	Public	K-5	237 Asbury Street	South Hamilton	01982	Essex County	Hamilton-Wenham	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 468-5330	255	21	12.2		230 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	37.8	576^th of 916 public elementary schools	37.1%		60.1	377^th of 928 public elementary schools	59.4%	199	55.9	25.0	34.0	37.6	29.4	44.4	21.3	30.8	36.2	36.2	$18,204	$687	$17,517
Bessie Buker Elementary	Public	K-5	1 School Street	Wenham	01984	Essex County	Hamilton-Wenham	No	No	No	No	(978) 468-5324	259	20	13.2		218 (84.2%)	3 (1.2%)	23 (8.9%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	89.5	81^st of 916 public elementary schools	91.2%		83.6	150^th of 928 public elementary schools	83.8%	69	64.1	54.3	66.7	62.1	64.1	68.6	78.6	70.7	83.3	83.3	$17,531	$956	$16,575
Paul F Doyon Memorial	Public	PK, KG-5	216 Linebrook Rd	Ipswich	01938	Essex County	Ipswich	No	No	No	No	(978) 356-5506	371	36	10.2		314 (84.6%)	2 (0.5%)	34 (9.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	76.9	221^st of 916 public elementary schools	75.9%		65.9	312^th of 928 public elementary schools	66.4%	91	65.4	65.4	42.9	57.5	71.2	71.2	45.0	61.6	51.7	51.7	$20,522	$828	$19,694
Winthrop School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Bay Rd	South Hamilton	01982	Essex County	Hamilton-Wenham	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 468-5340	331	28	11.9		285 (86.1%)	3 (0.9%)	19 (5.7%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	70	278^th of 916 public elementary schools	69.7%		85.6	130^th of 928 public elementary schools	86.0%	148	50.9	62.5	58.1	56.8	38.6	45.8	60.5	47.3	65.1	65.1	$19,962	$700	$19,262
Harry Lee Cole	Public	PK, KG-2	26 Middleton Rd	Boxford	01921	Essex County	Boxford	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 887-2856	354	28	12.8		313 (88.4%)	4 (1.1%)	17 (4.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)								(n/a)											$20,723	$592	$20,131
Ivan G Smith	Public	K-5	15 Lobao Drive	Danvers	01923	Essex County	Danvers	No	No	No	No	(978) 774-1350	369	27	13.4		294 (79.7%)	21 (5.7%)	41 (11.1%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	65.1	319^th of 916 public elementary schools	65.2%		68.5	292^nd of 928 public elementary schools	68.5%	27	46.0	41.1	53.3	46.9	49.2	60.7	61.0	56.7	40.7	40.7	$16,451	$861	$15,590
Winthrop	Public	PK, KG-5	65 Central Street	Ipswich	01938	Essex County	Ipswich	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 356-2976	369	37	9.8		300 (81.3%)	3 (0.8%)	39 (10.6%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	82.1	155^th of 916 public elementary schools	83.1%		64.2	334^th of 928 public elementary schools	64.0%	179	58.3	54.6	58.8	57.1	75.0	55.4	56.9	61.9	70.6	70.6	$20,853	$1,096	$19,757
North Beverly Elementary	Public	K-4	48 Putnam Street	Beverly	01915	Essex County	Beverly	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 921-6130	347	28	12.3		272 (78.4%)	11 (3.2%)	39 (11.2%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.0%)	84	133^rd of 916 public elementary schools	85.5%		82.7	157^th of 928 public elementary schools	83.1%	24	57.1	52.3		54.9	67.5	76.9		71.8			$14,652	$878	$13,775
Willis E Thorpe	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Avon Road	Danvers	01923	Essex County	Danvers	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 774-6946	347	25	13.6		304 (87.6%)	4 (1.2%)	33 (9.5%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	73.6	256^th of 916 public elementary schools	72.1%		76.3	227^th of 928 public elementary schools	75.5%	29	50.0	41.3	45.8	46.2	60.9	65.2	62.5	62.7	62.5	62.5	$16,799	$1,243	$15,556

Frequently Asked Questions about Steward Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Steward Elementary?

Students at Steward Elementary are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Steward Elementary attend?

Students who attend Steward Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Masconomet Regional Middle School
Middle : Proctor Elementary
High : Masconomet Regional High School

What district is Steward Elementary in?

Topsfield

How many students attend Steward Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Steward Elementary.

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