- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Webster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Webster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080648001127
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #42 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary School ranks #42 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080648001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Webster Elementary School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 080648001127 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 21.6:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students)
Webster Elementary School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Webster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mesa Ridge Hig
Mesa Ridge High School
1,304 students
- Widefield High
Widefield High School
1,193 students
- Grand Mountain
Grand Mountain School
1,044 students
- Janitell Junio
Janitell Junior High School
658 students
- This school
Webster Elementary School
582 students
- Sunrise Elemen 506
Sunrise Elementary School
506 students
What this shows Webster Elementary School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster Elementary School compares
Webster Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$12,730
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 10.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Webster Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of reports $12,730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Widefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Janitell Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary School
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has 582 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Webster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Webster Elementary School is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary School ranks #42 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of?
Besides Webster Elementary School, School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students), Widefield High School (1,193 students), and Grand Mountain School (1,044 students). See the School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of district page for the complete list.