- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewiston, ID
Webster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Webster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160186000329
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Lewiston · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Lewiston, ID.
School address
District: Lewiston Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160186000329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Webster Elementary School shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 160186000329 · Lewiston, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 12.6:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewiston High School (1,288 students)
Webster Elementary School shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Webster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewiston High
Lewiston High School
1,288 students
- Jenifer Middle
Jenifer Middle School
561 students
- Sacajawea Midd
Sacajawea Middle School
547 students
- Centennial Ele 358
Centennial Elementary School
358 students
- Whitman Elemen 332
Whitman Elementary School
332 students
- This school 214
Webster Elementary School
214 students
What this shows Webster Elementary School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster Elementary School compares
Webster Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▲ 12% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 18% in Idaho - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 74.3%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Webster Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewiston Independent District reports $12,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenifer Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sacajawea Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary School
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewiston, ID. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 20% 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?
32.8% of students at Webster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Webster Elementary School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Webster Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Lewiston, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lewiston on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewiston Independent District?
Besides Webster Elementary School, Lewiston Independent District also operates Lewiston High School (1,288 students), Jenifer Middle School (561 students), and Sacajawea Middle School (547 students). See the Lewiston Independent District district page for the complete list.