Enrollment
184
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Webster, WI
Webster Middle
Federal NCES profile for Webster Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551623002100
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Webster, WI.
School address
District: Webster School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551623002100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Middle
Webster Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Webster, Wisconsin, enrolling 184 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 184 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 195 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 41 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 184 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Webster School District also operates Webster Elementary (248 students) and Webster High (186 students) alongside Webster Middle.
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 Middle compares
Webster Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$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 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 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 77.7%
Two or More 13.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Webster Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster School District, which includes Webster Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Middle
How many students attend Webster Middle?
Webster Middle has 184 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Webster, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Middle is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Middle?
51.9% of students at Webster Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Middle?
The largest demographic group at Webster Middle is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Webster, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Middle?
Webster Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Middle ranks #1 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 Middle a good school?
Webster Middle earns 48/100 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 Webster School District?
Besides Webster Middle, Webster School District also operates Webster Elementary (248 students) and Webster High (186 students). See the Webster School District district page for the complete list.
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