Enrollment
356
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Primary Ctr. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Primary Ctr.
Webster Primary Ctr. is a mid-sized elementary school in Webb City, Missouri, enrolling 356 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.2% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 486 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #379, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Webb City R-Vii spends $9,445 per pupil, 27% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Webb City R-Vii also operates Webb City High (1,381 students) and Webb City Jr. High (709 students) alongside Webster Primary Ctr..
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 Primary Ctr. compares
Webster Primary Ctr. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webb City R-Vii, which includes Webster Primary Ctr..
$9,445
Per student
-27%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Webster Primary Ctr. a good school?
Webster Primary Ctr. earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri 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 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.
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