Enrollment
381
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watertown, WI
Webster Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Webster Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551575002003
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Watertown, WI.
School address
District: Watertown Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551575002003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Elementary
Webster Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Watertown, Wisconsin, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 489 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Watertown's public schools, it stands alongside Douglas Elementary (311 students): Webster Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 11.5:1).
Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students) and Riverside Middle (616 students) alongside Webster Elementary.
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 compares
Webster Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$14,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Webster Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Watertown Unified School District, which includes Webster Elementary.
$14,383
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schurz Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watertown 4 Kids | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Watertown
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Douglas Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Schurz Elementary
Standard public school
223 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Watertown 4 Kids
Standard public school
155 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Standard public school
132 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Leap Elementary
Standard public school
60 students 20:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary
How many students attend Webster Elementary?
Webster Elementary has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watertown, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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?
39.3% 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 72.4% of enrollment, in Watertown, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Elementary?
Webster Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Webster Elementary rank among schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Watertown, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Watertown on the city page.
Is Webster Elementary a good school?
Webster Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin 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 Watertown Unified School District?
Besides Webster Elementary, Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students), Riverside Middle (616 students), and Douglas Elementary (311 students). See the Watertown Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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