Webster Elementary School

Summary:

Webster Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Urbandale, Iowa, serving 510 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Urbandale Community School District and the state of Iowa averages.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 83.8% of 5th graders at Webster Elementary School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 77.3% in the Urbandale district and 69% statewide. In Mathematics, 83.8% of 5th graders at Webster Elementary were proficient or better, compared to 74% in the Urbandale district and 70.7% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 students per teacher, lower than nearby schools like Grant Ragan Elementary and Crossroads Park Elementary.

However, Webster Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 19.61% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 50.74% at Karen Acres Elementary. This raises questions about educational equity and the distribution of resources within the Urbandale Community School District and the surrounding area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12955 Aurora Avenue
       Urbandale, IA  50323-2464


(515) 331-8600

District: Urbandale Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,431 Help


Students who attend Webster Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Urbandale Middle School
High:    Urbandale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Asian:
8.6%
Hispanic:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Webster Elementary School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), Asian (8.6%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Webster Elementary School employs 37.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster Elementary School is $15,431.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Webster Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Urbandale Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Urbandale Community School District 175th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Webster Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 89.10 6th 626 99.0%
2013 85.61 19th 624 97.0%
2014 89.44 4th 603 99.3%
2015 87.55 17th 616 97.2%
2016 87.17 10th 599 98.3%
2017 88.19 10th 574 98.3%
2018 88.02 18th 567 96.8%
2019 86.61 40th 603 93.4%
2024 83.10 50th 557 91.0%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Webster Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 203 2 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2008 249 6 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2009 310 3 22 11 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2010 338 4 21 16 0 0 9 0 388
2011 369 5 23 15 0 0 11 0 423
2012 418 3 27 11 0 0 13 0 472
2013 486 4 31 19 0 0 14 0 554
2014 541 4 33 19 0 0 14 0 611
2015 510 4 22 18 3 0 26 0 583
2016 478 2 32 16 1 0 20 0 549
2017 480 11 26 21 1 0 17 0 556
2018 449 11 29 23 1 0 21 0 534
2019 428 18 40 19 1 0 20 0 526
2020 442 19 36 24 2 0 17 0 540
2021 388 18 35 24 1 0 19 0 485
2022 393 15 47 25 0 0 22 0 502
2023 389 26 44 28 0 0 23 0 510

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Webster Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 218 14.9 14.6 n/a
2008 283 19.3 14.7 2.8
2009 346 20.3 17.0 4.3
2010 388 20.6 18.7 5.7
2011 423 22.0 19.2 5.9
2012 472 22.0 21.4 4
2013 554 25.0 22.1 5.2
2014 611 30.8 19.8 5.6
2015 583 33.0 17.6 5.3
2016 549 36.0 15.2 4.6
2017 556 36.6 15.1 6.8
2018 534 33.9 15.7 9.7
2019 526 34.1 15.4 15
2020 540 37.6 14.3 15
2021 485 37.4 12.9 4.5
2022 502 37.0 13.5 14.5
2023 510 37.6 13.5 19.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Webster Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 218 14.9 14.6 n/a
2008 283 19.3 14.7 2.8
2009 346 20.3 17.0 4.3
2010 388 20.6 18.7 5.7
2011 423 22.0 19.2 5.9
2012 472 22.0 21.4 4
2013 554 25.0 22.1 5.2
2014 611 30.8 19.8 5.6
2015 583 33.0 17.6 5.3
2016 549 36.0 15.2 4.6
2017 556 36.6 15.1 6.8
2018 534 33.9 15.7 9.7
2019 526 34.1 15.4 15
2020 540 37.6 14.3 15
2021 485 37.4 12.9 4.5
2022 502 37.0 13.5 14.5
2023 510 37.6 13.5 19.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Webster Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $254 (1.6%) $15,178 (98.4%) $15,431

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students526510
 3%
African American1826
 44.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4044
 10%
Hispanic1928
 47.4%
Pacific Islander00
White428389
 9.1%
Two or More Races2023
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15%19.6%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Webster Elementary School

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

Middle : Urbandale Middle School
High : Urbandale High School

Yes. Webster Elementary School ranks in the top 9.0% of Iowa elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 510 students attended Webster Elementary School.

Students at Webster Elementary School are 76% White, 9% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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