At a glance
Reported students
355
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
28.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406
Stewart El: 355 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
28.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 335
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Stewart El
Stewart El is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Hitchcock. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hitchcock ISD. NCES reports 355 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.4:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (38%) and Black (36.3%). English learners represent 11.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Stewart El
- 1How do the reported 28.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.4%
- Hispanic38%
- Black36.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hitchcock ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hitchcock Pri
Elementary · Grades PK–02
485 reported students
Crosby Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
406 reported students
Hitchcock Headstart
Other · Grades PK–PK
181 reported students
Hitchcock H S
High · Grades 09–12
585 reported students
Public schools near Stewart El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock Pri Elementary · Hitchcock ISD | PK–02 | 485 | 1 mi |
| Hayley El Elementary · Texas City ISD | KG–05 | 484 | 3.4 mi |
| Simms El Elementary · Texas City ISD | KG–05 | 482 | 3.6 mi |
| Odyssey Academy - Texas City Elementary · Charter · Odyssey Academy Inc | PK–08 | 558 | 4.2 mi |
| William F Barnett El Elementary · Santa Fe ISD | PK–05 | 640 | 4.6 mi |
| Dan J Kubacak El Elementary · Santa Fe ISD | PK–05 | 730 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stewart El
What grades does Stewart El serve?
Stewart El reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hitchcock ISD.
How many students attend Stewart El?
Stewart El reported 355 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 335 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stewart El?
The calculated ratio is 28.4:1, based on 355 students and 12.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Stewart El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stewart El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hitchcock ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Stewart El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Stewart El in?
Stewart El is part of Hitchcock ISD, based in Hitchcock, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Stewart El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hitchcock Pri (1 mi), Hayley El (3.4 mi), Simms El (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.