Enrollment
507
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Webster, NY
Dewitt Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dewitt Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363036004428
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewitt Road Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dewitt Road Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt Road Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Webster, NY.
School address
District: Webster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363036004428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dewitt Road Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dewitt Road Elementary School
Dewitt Road Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Webster, New York, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 93% of New York schools and 39% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 785 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #477.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Webster Central School District also operates Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students) and Thomas High School (1,256 students) alongside Dewitt Road Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dewitt Road Elementary School compares
Dewitt Road Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Dewitt Road Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster Central School District, which includes Dewitt Road Elementary School.
$21,790
Per student
-17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 34.5%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dewitt Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster-Schroeder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willink Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spry Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plank Road South Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewitt Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dewitt Road Elementary School
How many students attend Dewitt Road Elementary School?
Dewitt Road Elementary School has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Webster, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewitt Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewitt Road Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dewitt Road Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Dewitt Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dewitt Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dewitt Road Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Webster, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewitt Road Elementary School?
Dewitt Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dewitt Road Elementary School rank among schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt Road Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Webster, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Webster on the city page.
Is Dewitt Road Elementary School a good school?
Dewitt Road Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Webster Central School District?
Besides Dewitt Road Elementary School, Webster Central School District also operates Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students), Thomas High School (1,256 students), and Willink Middle School (928 students). See the Webster Central School District district page for the complete list.
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