Stewart Elementary - 05

st.ysd.k12.sd.us

271 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Stewart Elementary School, located at 208 W 21st St in Yankton, South Dakota, serves as a key component of the Yankton School District 63-3. As an elementary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the preparation of students for their transition into middle school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Yankton School District, which emphasizes excellence in education through rigorous curriculum, community involvement, and the use of modern instructional resources. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, Stewart Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a lifelong love of learning within the Yankton community. For more specific details regarding current programs, staff contact information, or school policies, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.ysd.k12.sd.us](http://www.ysd.k12.sd.us).

271

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stewart Elementary - 05
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	36
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	6

White
208 (76.8%)
Hispanic
36 (13.3%)
Two or More
15 (5.5%)
American Indian
6 (2.2%)
Asian
4 (1.5%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

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:	Yankton School District 63-3
Phone:	(605)665-5765
Website:	http://st.ysd.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 41