Ida M. Stewart Elementary School

Summary:

Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bradenton, Florida, serving 391 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Manatee School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state in academic assessments, with 80-86% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-5, as well as exceptional 5th grade science proficiency at 81%.

While Ida M. Stewart Elementary School's student population is predominantly White at 81.59%, significantly higher than nearby schools like Palmetto Elementary School (20.53% White) and Jessie P. Miller Elementary School (47.23% White), the school maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.3% to 22.3% over the past few years. This, combined with the school's higher-than-average spending of $13,733 per student, likely contributes to its consistent academic excellence.

Ida M. Stewart Elementary School's performance is a testament to its effective teaching practices and strong focus on student learning, ranking among the top 74 elementary schools in Florida for the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's racial homogeneity may warrant attention to equity and inclusion efforts, its academic achievements and engagement strategies provide valuable insights for parents seeking a high-quality elementary education in the Bradenton area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7905 15th Ave NW
       Bradenton, FL  34209


(941) 741-3176

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,733 Help


Students who attend Ida M. Stewart Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Martha B. King Middle School
High:    Manatee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.6%
Hispanic:
11.0%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ida M. Stewart Elementary School ranks better than 96.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), Hispanic (11%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is 15.2. 25 elementary schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Ida M. Stewart Elementary School employs 25.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is $13,733, which is the 7th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ida M. Stewart Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.88 674th 1688 60.1%
2007 52.17 914th 1786 48.8%
2008 61.49 716th 1789 60.0%
2009 65.76 642nd 1847 65.2%
2010 57.46 878th 1919 54.2%
2011 52.48 990th 1985 50.1%
2012 58.31 831st 1984 58.1%
2013 54.62 907th 2029 55.3%
2014 74.19 472nd 2064 77.1%
2016 71.84 564th 2087 73.0%
2017 72.82 558th 2112 73.6%
2018 81.13 372nd 2118 82.4%
2019 74.73 530th 2182 75.7%
2021 86.88 265th 2247 88.2%
2022 91.18 146th 2219 93.4%
2023 94.17 59th 2240 97.4%
2024 93.94 74th 2256 96.7%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Open Quote I absolutely love this school! All the teachers were very nice along with the students. I have yet to be in another school as fun and good as this one. They taught me many good writing habits as far as speeches and essays. I would be far behind from were I am now if it wasn't for Stewart. Their are no fights that I remember. I miss this school very much and hope that if you put your kid in they will enjoy it as much as I did. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ida M. 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 550 47 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1989 551 44 3 37 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1990 565 43 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1991 585 45 2 52 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1992 476 33 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1993 481 26 2 39 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1994 460 24 5 35 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1995 459 31 3 64 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1996 459 31 3 64 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1997 432 19 3 59 2 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 415 21 1 51 2 n/a n/a 0 490
1999 463 18 2 63 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 425 20 3 61 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2001 431 15 5 78 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2002 432 17 8 63 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2003 432 17 8 63 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2004 418 24 7 57 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 375 17 8 52 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2006 392 18 6 66 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2007 369 28 6 67 0 n/a n/a 14 484
2008 346 27 4 69 0 n/a n/a 19 465
2009 358 21 5 59 0 n/a n/a 21 464
2010 335 18 7 74 0 n/a n/a 19 453
2011 358 21 7 70 0 0 18 0 474
2012 384 22 8 80 0 0 21 0 515
2013 360 27 10 76 0 0 20 0 493
2014 317 19 7 70 0 0 21 0 434
2015 311 15 5 75 0 0 15 0 421
2016 305 14 3 71 0 0 17 0 410
2017 299 17 9 67 0 0 17 0 409
2018 291 12 9 68 0 0 17 0 397
2019 311 14 6 77 0 2 18 0 428
2020 335 11 2 66 0 2 24 0 440
2021 310 9 2 43 0 2 23 0 389
2022 313 4 3 54 0 2 20 0 396
2023 319 6 3 43 0 3 17 0 391

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 Ida M. Stewart Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 621 33.0 18.8 14.7
1989 635 33.0 19.2 15.4
1990 646 33.0 19.5 16.6
1991 684 36.0 19.0 17.8
1992 546 32.0 17.0 12.6
1993 548 29.0 18.9 14.1
1994 524 30.0 17.5 15.6
1995 557 33.0 16.9 24.8
1996 557 33.0 16.9 24.8
1997 515 34.0 15.1 22.9
1998 490 30.0 16.3 21.2
1999 546 32.0 17.1 28.2
2000 509 33.0 15.4 26.5
2001 529 34.0 15.6 25.1
2002 520 33.0 15.8 20.6
2003 520 33.0 15.8 20.6
2004 506 32.0 15.8 22.5
2005 452 31.0 14.6 21.9
2006 482 33.0 14.6 25.7
2007 484 31.0 15.6 28.9
2008 465 36.0 12.9 32.1
2009 464 35.9 13.6 32.3
2010 453 33.0 13.7 34.3
2011 474 32.0 14.8 35.9
2012 515 37.0 13.9 36.9
2013 493 37.0 13.3 36.3
2014 434 29.0 14.9 39.9
2015 421 29.0 14.5 36.8
2016 410 30.0 13.6 41.7
2017 409 31.0 13.1 38.1
2018 397 32.0 12.4 36.3
2019 428 29.0 14.7 34.6
2020 440 28.0 15.7 30
2021 389 29.0 13.4 27.2
2022 396 27.1 14.5 27
2023 391 25.6 15.2 34.3

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 Ida M. Stewart Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 621 33.0 18.8 14.7
1989 635 33.0 19.2 15.4
1990 646 33.0 19.5 16.6
1991 684 36.0 19.0 17.8
1992 546 32.0 17.0 12.6
1993 548 29.0 18.9 14.1
1994 524 30.0 17.5 15.6
1995 557 33.0 16.9 24.8
1996 557 33.0 16.9 24.8
1997 515 34.0 15.1 22.9
1998 490 30.0 16.3 21.2
1999 546 32.0 17.1 28.2
2000 509 33.0 15.4 26.5
2001 529 34.0 15.6 25.1
2002 520 33.0 15.8 20.6
2003 520 33.0 15.8 20.6
2004 506 32.0 15.8 22.5
2005 452 31.0 14.6 21.9
2006 482 33.0 14.6 25.7
2007 484 31.0 15.6 28.9
2008 465 36.0 12.9 32.1
2009 464 35.9 13.6 32.3
2010 453 33.0 13.7 34.3
2011 474 32.0 14.8 35.9
2012 515 37.0 13.9 36.9
2013 493 37.0 13.3 36.3
2014 434 29.0 14.9 39.9
2015 421 29.0 14.5 36.8
2016 410 30.0 13.6 41.7
2017 409 31.0 13.1 38.1
2018 397 32.0 12.4 36.3
2019 428 29.0 14.7 34.6
2020 440 28.0 15.7 30
2021 389 29.0 13.4 27.2
2022 396 27.1 14.5 27
2023 391 25.6 15.2 34.3

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 Ida M. Stewart Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $399 (3.8%) $10,171 (96.2%) $10,570
2019 $415 (3.5%) $11,310 (96.5%) $11,725
2020 $349 (3.0%) $11,447 (97.0%) $11,795
2021 $880 (6.9%) $11,943 (93.1%) $12,823
2022 $1,202 (9.0%) $12,229 (91.1%) $13,430
2023 $1,175 (8.6%) $12,558 (91.4%) $13,733

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ida M. 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 530th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 59th of 2240 Elementary schools
 21.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ida M. Stewart Elementary School)6681
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5146
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ida M. Stewart Elementary School)7078
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6059
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ida M. Stewart Elementary School)8677
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5655
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ida M. Stewart Elementary School)7789
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ida M. Stewart Elementary School)6775
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5257
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ida M. Stewart Elementary School)7082
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6063
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Ida M. Stewart Elementary School)5382
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Manatee)4849
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students428391
 8.6%
African American146
 57.1%
American Indian00
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic7743
 44.2%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White311319
 2.6%
Two or More Races1817
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.6%34.3%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ida M. Stewart Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Ida M. Stewart Elementary School.

Students who attend Ida M. Stewart Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martha B. King Middle School
High : Manatee High School

Yes! Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 74th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

Students at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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