- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Webster, WI
Webster Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Webster Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551623002098
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Webster, WI.
School address
District: Webster School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551623002098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Webster Elementary shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 551623002098 · Webster, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 11.8:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster High (186 students)
Webster Elementary shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Webster Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Webster Elementary
248 students
- Webster High
Webster High
186 students
- Webster Middle
Webster Middle
184 students
What this shows Webster Elementary reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster Elementary compares
Webster Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,170
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Two or More 17.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Webster Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Webster School District reports $16,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Webster Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary
How many students attend Webster Elementary?
Webster Elementary has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Webster, WI. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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?
50.2% 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 73.0% of enrollment, in Webster, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Elementary?
Webster Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 rank among public schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Webster, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Webster School District?
Besides Webster Elementary, Webster School District also operates Webster High (186 students) and Webster Middle (184 students). See the Webster School District district page for the complete list.