- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Webster, SD
Webster Area Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Webster Area Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 467699000723
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Area Elementary - 03 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Area Elementary - 03 has class sizes larger than 78% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Area Elementary - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Webster, SD.
School address
District: Webster Area 18-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467699000723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Webster Area Elementary - 03 held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 467699000723 · Webster, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 16.1:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster Area High School - 01 (164 students)
Webster Area Elementary - 03 held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Webster Area Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Webster Area Elementary - 03
274 students
- Webster Area H
Webster Area High School - 01
164 students
- Webster Area M 108
Webster Area Middle School - 02
108 students
What this shows Webster Area Elementary - 03 reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster Area Elementary - 03 compares
Webster Area Elementary - 03 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 40% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Webster Area Elementary - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Webster Area 18-5 reports $10,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Webster Area Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Area High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Area Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Area Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster Area Elementary - 03
How many students attend Webster Area Elementary - 03?
Webster Area Elementary - 03 has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Webster, SD. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Area Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Area Elementary - 03 is 16.1:1, which is 18% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Area Elementary - 03?
17.4% of students at Webster Area Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Area Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Webster Area Elementary - 03 is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Webster, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Area Elementary - 03?
Webster Area Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Webster Area Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Area Elementary - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Webster, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Webster Area 18-5?
Besides Webster Area Elementary - 03, Webster Area 18-5 also operates Webster Area High School - 01 (164 students) and Webster Area Middle School - 02 (108 students). See the Webster Area 18-5 district page for the complete list.