Enrollment
234
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muscle Shoals, AL
Webster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Webster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010252001063
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Muscle Shoals · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Muscle Shoals, AL.
School address
District: Muscle Shoals City · Alabama
NCES ID 010252001063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Elementary School
Webster Elementary School is a small elementary school in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, enrolling 234 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 234 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #48, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 468 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Muscle Shoals's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mcbride Elementary School (647 students): Webster Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Muscle Shoals City also operates Muscle Shoals High School (864 students) and Mcbride Elementary School (647 students) alongside Webster 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 Webster Elementary School compares
Webster Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$11,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 63.7%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Webster Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muscle Shoals City, which includes Webster Elementary School.
$11,914
Per student
-5%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 53.6%
Federal 11.5%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Muscle Shoals Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howell Graves Preschool | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Muscle Shoals
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary School
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muscle Shoals, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Elementary School?
39.1% of students at Webster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Webster Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Muscle Shoals, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Muscle Shoals?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Muscle Shoals, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Muscle Shoals on the city page.
Is Webster Elementary School a good school?
Webster Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Muscle Shoals City?
Besides Webster Elementary School, Muscle Shoals City also operates Muscle Shoals High School (864 students), Mcbride Elementary School (647 students), and Muscle Shoals Middle School (642 students). See the Muscle Shoals City district page for the complete list.
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