- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Webster Elementary School grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010252001063 · Muscle Shoals, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 18:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Muscle Shoals High School (864 students)
Webster Elementary School grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Webster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals High School
864 students
- Mcbride Elemen
Mcbride Elementary School
647 students
- Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals Middle School
642 students
- Howell Graves
Howell Graves Preschool
356 students
- Highland Park 236
Highland Park Elementary School
236 students
- This school 234
Webster Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Webster Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster Elementary School compares
Webster Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Muscle Shoals City reports $12,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~234 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), up 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.