Enrollment
391
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yankton, SD
Webster Elementary - 06
Federal NCES profile for Webster Elementary - 06, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 468043001009
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Elementary - 06 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Dakota schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Yankton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Elementary - 06 has class sizes larger than 95% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary - 06 ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Yankton, SD.
School address
District: Yankton School District 63-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468043001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Elementary - 06 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Elementary - 06
Webster Elementary - 06 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Yankton, South Dakota, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 95% of South Dakota schools and 51% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 391 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Yankton School District 63-3 spends $10,365 per pupil, 23% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Yankton School District 63-3 also operates Yankton High School - 01 (923 students) and Yankton Middle School - 02 (608 students) alongside Webster Elementary - 06.
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 Webster Elementary - 06 compares
Webster Elementary - 06 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 51% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 0% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Webster Elementary - 06 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yankton School District 63-3, which includes Webster Elementary - 06.
$10,365
Per student
-23%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 33.2%
Federal 16.5%
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 Webster Elementary - 06 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yankton Middle School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary - 04 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beadle Elementary - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Elementary - 06's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary - 06
How many students attend Webster Elementary - 06?
Webster Elementary - 06 has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yankton, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary - 06 is 20.6:1, which is 51% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Elementary - 06?
28.8% of students at Webster Elementary - 06 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Elementary - 06?
The largest demographic group at Webster Elementary - 06 is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Yankton, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Elementary - 06?
Webster Elementary - 06 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Webster Elementary - 06 rank among public schools in Yankton?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary - 06 ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Yankton, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Yankton on the city page.
Is Webster Elementary - 06 a good school?
Webster Elementary - 06 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Dakota 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 Yankton School District 63-3?
Besides Webster Elementary - 06, Yankton School District 63-3 also operates Yankton High School - 01 (923 students), Yankton Middle School - 02 (608 students), and Lincoln Elementary - 04 (416 students). See the Yankton School District 63-3 district page for the complete list.
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