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Elementary· 3 schools in district

Webster Area Elementary - 03

102 E Ninth Ave, Webster, SD 57274Webster Area 18-5 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
265
Students
Total enrolled
$12,471
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
57/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 13% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 265 students in grades PK–05 in Webster, South Dakota.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,471 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 57th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Webster Area Elementary - 03 is a mid-sized elementary in Webster, South Dakota, serving grades PK–05 with 265 students. The district invests $12,471 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 22% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Webster Area Elementary - 03

265
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
22%
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution133 male · 132 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility22%
National avg 52% · 58 students
Student Composition
87%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Multiracial5%
Native American5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 467699000723

Academic Outcomes at Webster Area Elementary - 03

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 57th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 95th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57274

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,471Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,471
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,487
Student Support$2,369
Administration$1,496
Operations$1,871
Other$1,247
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,471 spent per student, an estimated $5,525 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
18%
68%
State government
17.6%
Local (property tax)
68.2%
Federal programs
14.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
Webster Area Middle School - 02
↓
High School
Webster Area High School - 01
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyDay County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWebster Area 18-5 →
Phone: (605)345-4651
NCES ID: 467699000723
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Webster seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Webster Area 18-5
High
Webster Area High School - 01
161 students · 09–12
● 57 opp17% FRL
Mid
Webster Area Middle School - 02
125 students · 06–08
● 57 opp18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
102 E Ninth Ave, Webster, SD 57274
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.