Webster Elementary School

Summary:

Webster Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school located in Livonia, Michigan, serving grades 1-6 with a total enrollment of 282 students. The school is part of the Livonia Public Schools School District, which is ranked 84 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Webster Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 1% of Michigan elementary schools, with a #1 ranking in several recent school years. The school's proficiency rates in M-Step assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 89.4% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 58.4% for the district and 39.6% for the state. Webster Elementary's 6th-grade students achieved a 95.95% proficiency rate in M-Step Math, compared to 49% for the district and 31% for the state. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 5.6% to 12.1% over the past few years, which is lower than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Buchanan Elementary, another Livonia Public Schools elementary school, has lower academic proficiency rates and a higher chronic absenteeism rate. NijiIro Japanese Immersion Elementary, a magnet school within the same district, also has strong academic performance but lower proficiency rates than Webster Elementary in several subject areas. Nearby schools in other districts, such as Botsford Elementary and Grandview Elementary in the Clarenceville School District, have significantly lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to Webster Elementary.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 1-6

 32401 Pembroke St
       Livonia, MI  48152-1313


(734) 774-2795

District: Livonia Public Schools School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,506 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  282

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.7%
Asian:
20.2%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.9% Help


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Compare Details Webster Elementary School ranks better than 99.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Livonia Public Schools School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Webster Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.7%), Asian (20.2%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Livonia Public Schools School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School is 18.4, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the Livonia Public Schools School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster Elementary School is $20,506, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the Livonia Public Schools School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Livonia Public Schools School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Livonia Public Schools School District 84th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Webster Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Webster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.82 1st 1545 99.9%
2007 92.27 1st 1565 99.9%
2008 91.99 1st 1577 99.9%
2009 91.53 1st 1589 99.9%
2010 88.49 1st 1552 99.9%
2011 90.09 1st 1552 99.9%
2012 99.05 1st 1566 99.9%
2013 98.90 1st 1563 99.9%
2014 98.74 1st 1533 99.9%
2015 99.57 1st 1580 99.9%
2016 99.70 1st 1548 99.9%
2017 99.21 3rd 1466 99.8%
2018 99.81 1st 1448 99.9%
2023 99.84 1st 1470 99.9%
2024 99.90 1st 1486 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Webster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.63 1st 1443 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Webster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.81 1st 1446 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Webster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.05 1st 101 99.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Webster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.67 1st 1253 99.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Webster Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 94.96 2nd 806 99.8%
2007 94.21 1st 823 99.9%
2008 93.60 3rd 839 99.6%
2009 92.26 3rd 847 99.6%
2010 91.49 2nd 851 99.8%
2011 91.85 3rd 858 99.7%
2012 99.36 1st 900 99.9%
2013 99.50 1st 919 99.9%
2014 99.06 1st 921 99.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 6, 2019

Open Quote Amazing what can be done! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 23, 2018

Open Quote We are beyond impressed with Webster Elementary, this school has exceeded our expectations at every turn. We are blessed to have our child attend a school with teachers and faculty so dedicated to well-rounded education and the success of your student in the classroom and beyond. From the Principal down, the staff is outstanding and as exceptional and as the student body. If you receive and invitation to attend, consider yourself lucky to become a Webster Wildcat! Close Quote



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
1990 218 0 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1991 318 0 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1992 298 15 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1993 204 1 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1994 352 19 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 346 24 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1996 346 24 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1997 251 1 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1998 250 3 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 228 1 15 1 2 n/a n/a 0 247
2000 223 1 15 0 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2001 219 0 20 0 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2002 212 0 31 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2003 212 0 31 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2004 205 1 41 1 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2005 199 1 40 2 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2006 199 0 41 2 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2007 216 1 40 3 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2008 210 3 38 2 n/a n/a n/a 3 256
2009 178 4 39 2 0 n/a n/a 5 228
2010 192 4 34 2 0 n/a n/a 10 242
2011 186 3 37 2 0 0 12 0 240
2012 181 4 55 5 1 0 13 0 259
2013 198 4 64 6 0 0 14 0 286
2014 212 2 54 5 0 0 15 0 288
2015 210 1 56 2 0 0 13 0 282
2016 231 2 62 8 1 0 11 0 315
2017 227 4 61 9 1 0 7 0 309
2018 222 7 67 9 1 0 9 0 315
2019 206 7 61 7 1 0 10 0 292
2020 201 10 56 7 1 0 12 0 287
2021 198 12 53 5 1 0 21 0 290
2022 176 11 56 8 0 0 20 0 271
2023 188 12 57 8 0 0 17 0 282

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
1990 228 56.0 4.0 n/a
1991 328 n/a n/a n/a
1992 335 n/a n/a 6.6
1993 221 n/a 0.0 0.5
1994 382 22.2 17.2 0
1995 391 11.8 33.1 0
1996 391 11.8 33.1 0
1997 264 12.0 22.0 0
1998 272 11.0 24.7 0
1999 247 12.0 20.6 0
2000 240 11.8 20.3 0
2001 240 11.8 20.3 0
2002 244 n/a n/a n/a
2003 244 n/a n/a n/a
2004 248 1.0 248.0 n/a
2005 242 1.0 242.0 n/a
2006 242 11.0 22.0 0
2007 260 7.1 36.6 2.3
2008 256 12.0 21.3 3.6
2009 228 12.4 18.4 3.6
2010 242 11.6 20.7 5.2
2011 240 11.6 20.6 4.6
2012 259 10.4 24.9 6.6
2013 286 11.8 24.2 6.6
2014 288 13.7 21.0 6.3
2015 282 12.0 23.5 6
2016 315 14.0 22.5 4.8
2017 309 13.7 22.5 5.8
2018 315 14.5 21.6 8.3
2019 292 14.7 19.7 9.2
2020 287 17.2 16.6 9.4
2021 290 19.4 14.9 12.8
2022 271 23.0 11.7 8.9
2023 282 15.3 18.4 9.9

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
1990 228 56.0 4.0 n/a
1991 328 n/a n/a n/a
1992 335 n/a n/a 6.6
1993 221 n/a 0.0 0.5
1994 382 22.2 17.2 0
1995 391 11.8 33.1 0
1996 391 11.8 33.1 0
1997 264 12.0 22.0 0
1998 272 11.0 24.7 0
1999 247 12.0 20.6 0
2000 240 11.8 20.3 0
2001 240 11.8 20.3 0
2002 244 n/a n/a n/a
2003 244 n/a n/a n/a
2004 248 1.0 248.0 n/a
2005 242 1.0 242.0 n/a
2006 242 11.0 22.0 0
2007 260 7.1 36.6 2.3
2008 256 12.0 21.3 3.6
2009 228 12.4 18.4 3.6
2010 242 11.6 20.7 5.2
2011 240 11.6 20.6 4.6
2012 259 10.4 24.9 6.6
2013 286 11.8 24.2 6.6
2014 288 13.7 21.0 6.3
2015 282 12.0 23.5 6
2016 315 14.0 22.5 4.8
2017 309 13.7 22.5 5.8
2018 315 14.5 21.6 8.3
2019 292 14.7 19.7 9.2
2020 287 17.2 16.6 9.4
2021 290 19.4 14.9 12.8
2022 271 23.0 11.7 8.9
2023 282 15.3 18.4 9.9

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.
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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 $1,357 (10.9%) $11,110 (89.1%) $12,467
2020 $1,435 (11.0%) $11,587 (89.0%) $13,022
2021 $2,333 (17.3%) $11,150 (82.7%) $13,484
2022 $2,366 (14.5%) $13,899 (85.5%) $16,265
2023 $1,394 (6.8%) $19,112 (93.2%) $20,506

Data source: Michigan 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Social Studies (Webster Elementary School)57.669.7
 12.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Livonia Public Schools School District)16.219
 2.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students292282
 3.4%
African American712
 71.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian6157
 6.6%
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White206188
 8.7%
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.2%9.9%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Webster Elementary School

Students at Webster Elementary School are 67% White, 20% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 282 students attended Webster Elementary School.

Yes! Webster Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.


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