Enrollment
271
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550582000642
Webster Elementary — Green Bay, WI
Federal NCES profile for Webster Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Green Bay Area Public School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Webster Elementary reports 271 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% above the Wisconsin average and 19% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 678 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Green Bay Area Public School District spends $18,203 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.3% from local sources (property taxes), 56.5% from the state, and 15.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Webster Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$18,203
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 677 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 271 Top 44% in Wisconsin — larger than 56% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.2% +10% vs state
NCES ID 550582000642
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 9.2%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 678:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green Bay Area Public School District, which includes Webster Elementary.
$18,203
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 56.5%
Federal 15.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
Similar other schools in Green Bay
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Standard public school
662 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Danz Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Baird Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Aldo Leopold Community School K-8
Standard public school
500 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Meadowbrook Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 12:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary
How many students attend Webster Elementary?
Webster Elementary has 271 students enrolled. It is a other school in Green Bay, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Elementary?
42.2% of students at Webster Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Webster Elementary is White at 55.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Green Bay, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Elementary?
Webster Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.