Webster Central School District

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Webster, New York - 11 schools

An equity score of 21/100 ranks Webster Central School District #802 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,790 per pupil, Webster Central School District ranks #742 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

8,071
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$21,790
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Webster Central School District operates 11 public schools serving 8,071 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 combined, 2 high, 2 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Monroe County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,790 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 57.5% local, 34.5% state, and 8.0% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 21/100, ranked #802 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 11 schools offering Advanced Placement (46 AP courses district-wide), a 230.6:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 15.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.2% White, 9.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Klem Road South Elementary School, with a diversity index of 49.2/100.

Its largest campus is Webster-Schroeder High School, enrolling 1,337 students (17% of the district's total enrollment).

Webster-Schroeder High School accounts for 16.6% of all Webster Central School District student enrollment

That concentration means Webster Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Webster Central School District school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

Webster Central School District school enrollment ranges from 469 students (lowest) to 1,337 students (highest), a spread of 868 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Webster Central School District student-counselor ratio is 231:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Webster Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Webster Central School District is typically wider than the Webster Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.0%
Federal
34.5%
State
57.5%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
802 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in Webster Central School District.

White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.9%
Multiracial 5.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 37.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Webster Central School District's schools, below the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Klem Road South Elementary School 49.2
  2. 2 Plank Road North Elementary School 44.5
  3. 3 State Road Elementary School 39.5
  4. 4 Schlegel Road Elementary School 39.4
  5. 5 Spry Middle School 36.4

Programs & Resources

2 / 11
Schools with AP
46 AP courses total
230.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Webster Central School District

School Enrollment
Webster-Schroeder High School
1,337
Thomas High School
1,256
Willink Middle School
928
Spry Middle School
870
Plank Road South Elementary School
562
Klem Road South Elementary School
517
Dewitt Road Elementary School
507
Klem Road North Elementary School
499
Plank Road North Elementary School
499
Schlegel Road Elementary School
496
State Road Elementary School
469

How Webster Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New York districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
North Syracuse Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Albany City School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
New York City Geographic District #23 Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Smithtown Central School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Central Islip Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Webster Central School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Webster Central School District?

Webster Central School District has 11 schools, including 2 high, 2 middle, 7 combined. Total enrollment is 8,071 students.

How much does Webster Central School District spend per student?

Webster Central School District spends $21,790 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #802 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Webster Central School District?

Webster Central School District students are 78.2% White, 9.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% African American, 2.9% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Webster Central School District?

Webster Central School District has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #802 out of 941 districts in New York.