Steward Elementary

261 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983

www.tritownschoolunion.com

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Steward Elementary School is located in the scenic town of Topsfield, Massachusetts, and serves as a key component of the Tri-Town School Union. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early elementary grades. By focusing on both academic excellence and social-emotional development, Steward Elementary strives to prepare its young learners to become curious, responsible, and compassionate members of their community.

As part of the Tri-Town School Union, which also encompasses schools in Boxford and Middleton, Steward Elementary benefits from a collaborative educational approach that emphasizes shared resources, consistent curriculum standards, and professional growth for its faculty. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families and the wider Topsfield community, encouraging active participation to enhance the educational experience. Through a blend of traditional instruction and modern teaching practices, the school aims to build a solid foundation that supports every student's long-term academic success.

347

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Steward Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	14
Asian	6
Two or More	8

White
319 (91.9%)
Hispanic
14 (4.0%)
Two or More
8 (2.3%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Topsfield
Phone:	(978)887-1538
Website:	http://www.tritownschoolunion.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 91