STEWART SCHOOL

www.gardencity.k12.ny.us

707 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Stewart School, located at 501 Stewart Avenue in Garden City, New York, is a prominent elementary school within the Garden City Union Free School District. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. As part of a highly-regarded school district, Stewart School benefits from a strong partnership with the local community, dedicated faculty, and a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic core, the school is characterized by its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to the "whole child" approach. Stewart School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests in the arts, physical education, and social leadership. By prioritizing a collaborative educational experience, the school maintains the traditional values of the Garden City community while integrating modern educational standards to ensure every student feels encouraged to reach their full potential.

707

Total Students

56.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEWART SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	71
Black	3
Asian	101
Two or More	14

White
518 (73.3 %)
Asian
101 (14.3 %)
Hispanic
71 (10.0 %)
Two or More
14 (2.0 %)
Black
3 (0.4 %)

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:	GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)478-1400
Website:	http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	707
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 2 155

Grade 3 184

Grade 4 160

Grade 5 207

Ungraded 1