- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Webb City, MO
Webster Primary Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Webster Primary Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293150002189
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Primary Ctr. earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Webb City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Primary Ctr. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Primary Ctr. ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Webb City, MO.
School address
District: Webb City R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 293150002189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Webster Primary Ctr. shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 293150002189 · Webb City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 13.2:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Webb City High (1,381 students)
Webster Primary Ctr. shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Webster Primary Ctr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webb City High
Webb City High
1,381 students
- Webb City Jr.
Webb City Jr. High
709 students
- Webb City Midd
Webb City Middle
681 students
- This school 356
Webster Primary Ctr.
356 students
- Harry S. Truma 287
Harry S. Truman Elem.
287 students
- Carterville El 232
Carterville Elem.
232 students
What this shows Webster Primary Ctr. reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster Primary Ctr. compares
Webster Primary Ctr. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 11.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Webster Primary Ctr. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Webb City R-Vii reports $10,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Webster Primary Ctr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webb City Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webb City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Truman Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carterville Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Primary Ctr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster Primary Ctr.
How many students attend Webster Primary Ctr.?
Webster Primary Ctr. has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Webb City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Primary Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Primary Ctr. is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Primary Ctr.?
44.2% of students at Webster Primary Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Primary Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Webster Primary Ctr. is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Webb City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Primary Ctr.?
Webster Primary Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Primary Ctr. rank among elementary schools in Webb City?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Primary Ctr. ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Webb City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Webb City on the city page.
What other schools are in Webb City R-Vii?
Besides Webster Primary Ctr., Webb City R-Vii also operates Webb City High (1,381 students), Webb City Jr. High (709 students), and Webb City Middle (681 students). See the Webb City R-Vii district page for the complete list.