Enrollment
248
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+30% 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 higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Webster, Wisconsin, enrolling 248 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 248 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Webster School District also operates Webster High (186 students) and Webster Middle (184 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster School District, which includes Webster Elementary.
$15,855
Per student
+6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.2%
State 14.1%
Federal 12.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~248 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Webster on the city page.
Is Webster Elementary a good school?
Webster Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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