- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madera, CA
Webster Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Webster Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006807312
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 24
- elementary schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary ranks #1 of 24 elementary schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Golden Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060006807312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Webster Elementary held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 060006807312 · Madera, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 22.6:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (748 students)
Webster Elementary held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Webster Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
748 students
- Stone Creek El
Stone Creek Elementary
672 students
- This school
Webster Elementary
634 students
- Ranchos Middle
Ranchos Middle
452 students
- Sierra View El
Sierra View Elementary
365 students
- Freedom Home 53
Freedom Home
53 students
What this shows Webster Elementary reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster Elementary compares
Webster Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 34.9%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Webster Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Golden Valley Unified reports $13,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Webster Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranchos Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Home | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Madera
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
816 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John J. Pershing Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Madison Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
John Adams Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Alpha Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary
How many students attend Webster Elementary?
Webster Elementary has 634 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Elementary?
44.4% of students at Webster Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Webster Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Madera, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Elementary?
Webster Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Webster Elementary rank among elementary schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary ranks #1 of 24 elementary schools in Madera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Golden Valley Unified?
Besides Webster Elementary, Golden Valley Unified also operates Liberty High (748 students), Stone Creek Elementary (672 students), and Ranchos Middle (452 students). See the Golden Valley Unified district page for the complete list.