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Webster Elementary School

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Webster Elementary School ranks 1252 nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1252^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 44% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Webster Elementary School in Webster, FL, serves 690 students in grades PK-5 within the Sumter County School District, a rural area where the school has seen its state ranking fluctuate between the 34th and 63rd percentiles over the past decade, currently sitting at the 44th percentile (2 stars). The school’s most pressing challenge is a severe and worsening chronic absenteeism rate of 36.9% in 2023-2024, which is 10 percentage points higher than the district average and higher than most nearby schools, including Bushnell Elementary School (30.3%) and Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School (36.2%). This absenteeism crisis has climbed 52% since 2020-2021 and is likely a key factor behind the school’s middling academic outcomes, despite having the highest per-pupil spending ($14,335) among its peers.

Academically, Webster shows a bright spot in 3rd-grade math, where 69% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, above the state average of 66%, but this strength fades in later grades, with 5th-grade math proficiency dropping to 56%—well below the state average of 62%. Science proficiency is also a relative weakness, with only 50% of 5th graders proficient in 2025-2026, significantly below the district (63%) and state (60%) averages. In contrast, Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School, just 12 miles away with a similar demographic profile (43.8% free/reduced lunch vs. Webster’s 46.38%), ranks in the 73rd percentile (4 stars) and consistently outperforms Webster across all subjects, particularly in math where 5th graders achieved 78% proficiency.

The school’s high spending relative to its performance raises questions about resource allocation, especially given that non-academic barriers like health and transportation may be absorbing funds without yielding academic gains. While Wildwood Elementary School, another Sumter County school, shows strong 3rd-grade scores (70% in ELA and 79% in math), Webster’s overall trajectory suggests an urgent need to address absenteeism and strengthen upper-elementary instruction to sustain early successes. For parents, this means the school has potential but faces significant hurdles that require focused attention from the district and community.

690

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,335

Per pupil spending ?

46.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

349 S Market Blvd
Webster, FL 33597

(352) 793-2828

District: Sumter

Students who attend Webster Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	South Sumter Middle School
High:	South Sumter High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.2%

Hispanic:

30.3%

African American:

9.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 59th percentile in 2016 → 44th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 10 pts below the Florida average

!Near the bottom of Sumter's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

1,252^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to bottom 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4Elementary Schools in the Sumter

26^th of 70Sumter among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	1252 of 2240	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.3	1153 of 2258	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.3	1167 of 2256	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.8	954 of 2240	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.2	812 of 2219	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.0	891 of 2247	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.8	1433 of 2182	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.6	1159 of 2118	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.9	932 of 2112	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.9	856 of 2087	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.6	829 of 2064	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.9	833 of 2029	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	48.3	1033 of 1984	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	62.7	785 of 1985	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.3	853 of 1919	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.5	621 of 1847	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.1	828 of 1789	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.6	1085 of 1786	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	44.1	986 of 1688	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math62%~ state avg

English Language Arts58%-3 vs state

Science50%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)					Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Webster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	349 S Market Blvd	Webster	33597	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-2828	690	42	16.4	46.4%	381 (55.2%)	62 (9.0%)	209 (30.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.1%)	45.7	1252^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	44.1%		48.3	1153^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	48.9%	99	54.0	60.0	59.0			69.0	61.0	56.0			50.0		$14,335	$1,884	$12,451
Bushnell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	218 W Flannery Ave	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-3501	752	44	17.0	44.3%	448 (59.6%)	57 (7.6%)	178 (23.7%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (7.7%)	64.5	772^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	65.5%		64.5	766^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.1%	6	53.0	69.0	70.0			74.0	69.0	64.0			70.0		$13,356	$1,229	$12,127
Mascotte Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	460 Midway Ave	Mascotte	34753	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 429-2294	937	59	15.8	48.1%	288 (30.7%)	105 (11.2%)	494 (52.7%)	16 (1.7%)	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.6%)	58.3	921^st of 2240 public elementary schools	58.9%		51.4	1082^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	52.1%	161	67.0	60.0	61.0	74.0	68.0	69.0	66.0	62.0	72.0	85.0	57.0	89.0	$9,528	$177	$9,352
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	790 Cr 482n	Lake Panasoffkee	33538	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-1093	621	37	16.7	43.8%	430 (69.2%)	59 (9.5%)	89 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	71.2	598^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.3%		65.4	747^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.9%	149	60.0	68.0	68.0			76.0	75.0	78.0			68.0		$13,586	$1,119	$12,466
Lacoochee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	38815 Cummer Rd	Dade City	33523	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 524-5600	296	15	19.7	76.7%	88 (29.7%)	64 (21.6%)	121 (40.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (6.1%)	18.7	1968^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.1%		25.1	1783^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	21.0%	185	49.0	34.0	47.0			43.0	55.0	42.0			40.0		$13,724	$1,529	$12,194
Groveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	930 Parkwood Ave	Groveland	34736	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 429-2472	683	48	14.2	50.8%	136 (19.9%)	181 (26.5%)	308 (45.1%)	12 (1.8%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (5.9%)	10.8	2127^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.0%		15.5	2023^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	10.4%	104	42.0	38.0	35.0			49.0	40.0	29.0			37.0		$14,002	$1,982	$12,021
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27151 Roper Rd	Brooksville	34602	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7045	754	50	15.0	70.7%	433 (57.4%)	92 (12.2%)	176 (23.3%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.8%)	34.6	1538^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.3%		33.6	1538^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.9%		54.0	59.0	50.0			72.0	52.0	36.0			46.0		$11,429	$1,456	$9,973
Leesburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2229 South St	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 365-6308	843	46	18.3	61.0%	232 (27.5%)	283 (33.6%)	243 (28.8%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	75 (8.9%)	13	2081^st of 2240 public elementary schools	7.1%		11.2	2120^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.1%	39	43.0	33.0	38.0			46.0	40.0	41.0			42.0		$12,492	$1,850	$10,643
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center	Public	PK, KG-2	3101 Schoolview St	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-5757	242	23	10.5	61.2%	45 (18.6%)	110 (45.5%)	71 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)								(n/a)
Wildwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Huey St	Wildwood	34785	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 748-3353	678	42	16.1	47.1%	229 (33.8%)	231 (34.1%)	148 (21.8%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (9.0%)								(n/a)	70.0					79.0							$14,330	$1,870	$12,461

Frequently Asked Questions about Webster Elementary School

What district is Webster Elementary School in?

Sumter

What is the racial makeup of Webster Elementary School?

Students at Webster Elementary School are 55% White, 30% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Webster Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 690 students attended Webster Elementary School.

Is Webster Elementary School a good school?

Webster Elementary School ranks 1252^nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Webster Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Webster Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Sumter Middle School
High : South Sumter High School

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