- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Urbandale, IA
Webster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Webster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192868001413
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Urbandale · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Urbandale, IA.
School address
District: Urbandale Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192868001413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Webster Elementary School grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 192868001413 · Urbandale, IA Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 14:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Urbandale High School (1,301 students)
Webster Elementary School grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Webster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Urbandale High
Urbandale High School
1,301 students
- Urbandale Midd
Urbandale Middle School
892 students
- Olmsted Elemen
Olmsted Elementary School
622 students
- This school 519
Webster Elementary School
519 students
- Karen Acres El 296
Karen Acres Elementary School
296 students
- Valerius Eleme 277
Valerius Elementary School
277 students
What this shows Webster Elementary School reports 519 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 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 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 7.3%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Webster Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Urbandale Comm School District reports $12,546 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbandale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olmsted Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karen Acres Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valerius Elementary School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Urbandale
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary School
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Urbandale, IA. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% lower 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 School?
16.9% of students at Webster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Webster Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Urbandale, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 schools in Urbandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Urbandale, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Urbandale on the city page.
What other schools are in Urbandale Comm School District?
Besides Webster Elementary School, Urbandale Comm School District also operates Urbandale High School (1,301 students), Urbandale Middle School (892 students), and Olmsted Elementary School (622 students). See the Urbandale Comm School District district page for the complete list.