- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Webster Elementary School shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 180906001502 · Plymouth, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 15.5:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Plymouth High School (1,034 students)
Webster Elementary School shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Webster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,034 students
- Lincoln Junior
Lincoln Junior High School
498 students
- Riverside Inte
Riverside Intermediate
450 students
- Menominee Elem 379
Menominee Elementary School
379 students
- This school 310
Webster Elementary School
310 students
- Washington Dis 257
Washington Discovery Academy
257 students
What this shows Webster Elementary School reports 310 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 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 methodology
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
$12,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Plymouth Community School Corp reports $12,399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~310 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), down 36.
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, 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 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.
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.