Enrollment
310
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, IN
Webster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Webster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180906001502
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Plymouth, IN.
School address
District: Plymouth Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180906001502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Elementary School
Webster Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Plymouth, Indiana, enrolling 310 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 310 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #108.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Plymouth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverside Intermediate (450 students): Webster Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 15.5:1).
Plymouth Community School Corp also operates Plymouth High School (1,034 students) and Lincoln Junior High School (498 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Indiana - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$11,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Webster Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plymouth Community School Corp, which includes Webster Elementary School.
$11,481
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 60.0%
Federal 10.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menominee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Discovery Academy | 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
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Plymouth
3 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 Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary School
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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?
53.8% of students at Webster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Webster Elementary School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Plymouth, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Plymouth, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plymouth on the city page.
Is Webster Elementary School a good school?
Webster Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana 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 Plymouth Community School Corp?
Besides Webster Elementary School, Plymouth Community School Corp also operates Plymouth High School (1,034 students), Lincoln Junior High School (498 students), and Riverside Intermediate (450 students). See the Plymouth Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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