- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pasadena, CA
Webster Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Webster Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062994004690
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- 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 #4 of 11 elementary schools in Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 062994004690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Webster Elementary held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 062994004690 · Pasadena, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 21.3:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students)
Webster Elementary held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.3 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
- Marshall Funda
Marshall Fundamental
1,689 students
- Pasadena High
Pasadena High
1,303 students
- John Muir High
John Muir High
1,206 students
- Blair High
Blair High
1,053 students
- Jackson Elemen 658
Jackson Elementary
658 students
- This school 277
Webster Elementary
277 students
What this shows Webster Elementary reports 277 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Webster Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Unified reports $21,332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Fundamental | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Larger | 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
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Pasadena
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Mckinley
Standard public school
538 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Field (Eugene) Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
San Rafael Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 25.8:1 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary
How many students attend Webster Elementary?
Webster Elementary has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Elementary?
64.0% 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 White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Pasadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Elementary?
Webster Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Unified?
Besides Webster Elementary, Pasadena Unified also operates Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students), Pasadena High (1,303 students), and John Muir High (1,206 students). See the Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.