Stewart Alternative Elementary School

Summary:

Stewart Alternative Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, serving 312 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Columbus City Schools District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stewart Alternative Elementary School faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 37.8% to 52.4% in recent years. The school's academic performance, as measured by Ohio State Tests, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 5th grade Science, the school's proficiency rate was 35.7%, compared to the district's 31.5% and the state's 64%. Similarly, in 3rd grade Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 53.5%, compared to the district's 32.6% and the state's 62.1%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Ohio elementary schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, within the school, African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform better than the overall student population, ranking in the top half of Ohio elementary schools in these subgroups. However, both female and male students at Ohio Avenue Elementary, Avondale Elementary, and Southwood Elementary, which are nearby schools in the Columbus City Schools District, also rank in the bottom quarter of Ohio elementary schools, suggesting systemic challenges within the district that impact the academic outcomes of these schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 40 Stewart Ave
       Columbus, OH  43206-2548


(614) 365-5556

District: Columbus City Schools District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1175th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Stewart Alternative Elementary School usually attend:

High:    South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  312

Racial breakdown:

African American:
77.9%
White:
9.6%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.1% Help


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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stewart Alternative Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stewart Alternative Elementary School 1175th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Stewart Alternative Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


Columbus City Schools District:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus City Schools District 679th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stewart Alternative Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Stewart Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.19 703rd 1471 52.2%
2005 57.52 743rd 1501 50.5%
2006 50.43 930th 1504 38.2%
2007 54.48 932nd 1609 42.1%
2008 43.47 1113th 1582 29.6%
2009 57.88 889th 1610 44.8%
2010 50.72 1057th 1662 36.4%
2011 40.32 1224th 1686 27.4%
2012 36.61 1278th 1709 25.2%
2013 26.78 1357th 1701 20.2%
2014 21.06 1396th 1687 17.2%
2015 34.83 1203rd 1684 28.6%
2016 25.08 1276th 1678 24.0%
2017 29.67 1228th 1651 25.6%
2018 22.35 1295th 1636 20.8%
2019 25.19 1303rd 1676 22.3%
2021 28.54 1134th 1610 29.6%
2022 25.80 1189th 1588 25.1%
2023 25.97 1195th 1596 25.1%
2024 26.57 1175th 1577 25.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stewart Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.51 1132nd 1465 22.7%
2019 33.74 1079th 1465 26.3%
2021 36.93 896th 1404 36.2%
2022 37.90 937th 1419 34.0%
2023 33.48 1028th 1447 29.0%
2024 32.89 1068th 1484 28.0%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Stewart Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.14 1197th 1518 21.1%
2019 27.57 1159th 1502 22.8%
2021 35.65 975th 1467 33.5%
2022 34.11 1035th 1488 30.4%
2023 26.44 1109th 1483 25.2%
2024 23.00 1141st 1466 22.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Stewart Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.74 1294th 1536 15.8%
2019 21.34 1254th 1535 18.3%
2021 14.32 1211th 1499 19.2%
2022 16.87 1225th 1518 19.3%
2023 27.20 1114th 1498 25.6%
2024 28.44 1110th 1485 25.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Stewart Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.54 272nd 598 54.5%
2019 51.38 278th 605 54.0%
2021 53.86 164th 533 69.2%
2022 56.30 207th 601 65.6%
2023 49.50 259th 610 57.5%
2024 46.78 278th 603 53.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, 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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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 7, 2016

Open Quote Stewart has been a fantastic school for our kids. The leadership is great, we have loved our teachers, and it's now the nicest elementary school building in Columbus since the renovation was complete. There is also a great group of engaged parents and a strong PTO. No school is perfect, but we have been very happy with Stewart. It's a great option for families wanting to stay in the city and not move to the suburbs for a good school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stewart Alternative Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 171 163 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1989 177 172 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1990 177 169 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1991 176 163 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1992 174 165 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 159 153 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1994 154 138 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1995 130 162 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 130 162 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 123 162 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 289
1998 125 181 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 312
1999 115 176 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 298
2000 96 183 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 105 187 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 96 186 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2003 96 186 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2004 77 207 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2005 71 209 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2006 60 219 0 2 0 n/a n/a 8 289
2007 47 247 1 3 1 n/a n/a 15 314
2008 36 242 1 1 1 n/a n/a 18 299
2009 31 229 1 2 0 n/a n/a 21 284
2010 27 234 2 2 1 n/a n/a 23 289
2011 19 244 2 2 0 0 29 0 296
2012 21 236 2 2 0 0 21 0 282
2013 18 259 1 3 0 0 18 0 299
2014 21 243 2 5 0 0 16 0 287
2015 21 254 3 7 0 0 18 0 303
2016 26 257 2 8 2 0 29 0 324
2017 18 269 2 11 1 0 32 0 333
2018 20 277 0 9 2 0 32 0 340
2019 20 278 1 8 2 0 20 0 329
2020 26 262 2 5 2 0 25 0 322
2021 27 234 0 6 2 0 21 0 290
2022 22 225 0 7 2 0 19 0 275
2023 30 243 0 12 2 0 25 0 312

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 Alternative Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 13.0 25.7 0
1989 349 13.0 26.8 n/a
1990 346 13.0 26.6 n/a
1991 339 13.0 26.0 n/a
1992 339 14.5 23.3 31.6
1993 313 13.0 24.1 34.8
1994 294 12.0 24.5 36.4
1995 296 12.0 24.7 0
1996 296 12.0 24.7 0
1997 289 12.0 24.1 34.3
1998 312 13.0 24.0 37.2
1999 298 12.0 24.8 51.3
2000 288 12.0 24.0 51
2001 300 13.0 23.1 43
2002 286 12.0 23.8 52.4
2003 286 12.0 23.8 52.4
2004 287 12.0 23.9 56.1
2005 282 11.0 25.6 41.5
2006 289 12.0 24.1 61.9
2007 314 12.0 26.2 53.5
2008 299 11.0 27.2 n/a
2009 284 13.0 21.8 60.1
2010 289 14.0 20.6 69.9
2011 296 14.0 21.1 66.2
2012 282 14.0 20.1 72.7
2013 299 11.5 26.0 76.3
2014 287 11.5 24.9 78.7
2015 303 n/a n/a 83.5
2016 324 14.0 23.1 78.1
2017 333 18.0 18.5 n/a
2018 340 17.0 20.0 n/a
2019 329 15.5 21.2 n/a
2020 322 14.5 22.2 n/a
2021 290 13.5 21.4 n/a
2022 275 13.5 20.3 n/a
2023 312 14.5 21.5 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 Stewart Alternative Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 13.0 25.7 0
1989 349 13.0 26.8 n/a
1990 346 13.0 26.6 n/a
1991 339 13.0 26.0 n/a
1992 339 14.5 23.3 31.6
1993 313 13.0 24.1 34.8
1994 294 12.0 24.5 36.4
1995 296 12.0 24.7 0
1996 296 12.0 24.7 0
1997 289 12.0 24.1 34.3
1998 312 13.0 24.0 37.2
1999 298 12.0 24.8 51.3
2000 288 12.0 24.0 51
2001 300 13.0 23.1 43
2002 286 12.0 23.8 52.4
2003 286 12.0 23.8 52.4
2004 287 12.0 23.9 56.1
2005 282 11.0 25.6 41.5
2006 289 12.0 24.1 61.9
2007 314 12.0 26.2 53.5
2008 299 11.0 27.2 n/a
2009 284 13.0 21.8 60.1
2010 289 14.0 20.6 69.9
2011 296 14.0 21.1 66.2
2012 282 14.0 20.1 72.7
2013 299 11.5 26.0 76.3
2014 287 11.5 24.9 78.7
2015 303 n/a n/a 83.5
2016 324 14.0 23.1 78.1
2017 333 18.0 18.5 n/a
2018 340 17.0 20.0 n/a
2019 329 15.5 21.2 n/a
2020 322 14.5 22.2 n/a
2021 290 13.5 21.4 n/a
2022 275 13.5 20.3 n/a
2023 312 14.5 21.5 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stewart Alternative Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,314
2022 $14,736
2023 $15,399

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stewart Alternative 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 1303rd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1195th of 1596 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stewart Alternative Elementary School)20.528.9
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)39.328.2
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stewart Alternative Elementary School)40.937.8
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)4334.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stewart Alternative Elementary School)70.765.9
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)48.132.8
 15.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stewart Alternative Elementary School)56.152.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)41.234.5
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Stewart Alternative Elementary School)27.832
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Columbus City Schools District)31.428.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stewart Alternative Elementary School)16.726.9
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)31.124.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stewart Alternative Elementary School)69.452
 17.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)46.944
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stewart Alternative Elementary School)39.113.6
 25.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)29.920
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stewart Alternative Elementary School)30.431.8
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)30.426.8
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students329312
 5.2%
African American278243
 12.6%
American Indian22
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic812
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White2030
 50%
Two or More Races2025
 25%


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

High : South High School

Stewart Alternative Elementary School ranks 1175th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 312 students attended Stewart Alternative Elementary School.

Students at Stewart Alternative Elementary School are 78% African American, 10% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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