- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Escanaba, MI
Webster Kindergarten Center
Federal NCES profile for Webster Kindergarten Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261350005020
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Kindergarten Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Escanaba · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Kindergarten Center has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Kindergarten Center ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Escanaba, MI.
School address
District: Escanaba Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261350005020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Webster Kindergarten Center held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261350005020 · Escanaba, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 13.4:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Escanaba Juniorsenior High School (1,089 students)
Webster Kindergarten Center held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Webster Kindergarten Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Escanaba Junio
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
1,089 students
- Escanaba Upper 426
Escanaba Upper Elementary
426 students
- Lemmer Element 296
Lemmer Elementary School
296 students
- This school 215
Webster Kindergarten Center
215 students
- Escanaba Stude 104
Escanaba Student Success Center
104 students
What this shows Webster Kindergarten Center reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster Kindergarten Center compares
Webster Kindergarten Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Webster Kindergarten Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Escanaba Area Public Schools reports $13,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Webster Kindergarten Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escanaba Juniorsenior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escanaba Upper Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemmer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escanaba Student Success Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Kindergarten Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster Kindergarten Center
How many students attend Webster Kindergarten Center?
Webster Kindergarten Center has 215 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Escanaba, MI. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Kindergarten Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Kindergarten Center is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Kindergarten Center?
60.3% of students at Webster Kindergarten Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Kindergarten Center?
The largest demographic group at Webster Kindergarten Center is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Escanaba, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Kindergarten Center?
Webster Kindergarten Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Kindergarten Center rank among elementary schools in Escanaba?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Kindergarten Center ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Escanaba, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Escanaba on the city page.
What other schools are in Escanaba Area Public Schools?
Besides Webster Kindergarten Center, Escanaba Area Public Schools also operates Escanaba Juniorsenior High School (1,089 students), Escanaba Upper Elementary (426 students), and Lemmer Elementary School (296 students). See the Escanaba Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.