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Webster Area Elementary - 03

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Webster Area Elementary - 03 ranks 53 rd of 300 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

53^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 300 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of South Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Webster Area Elementary - 03 is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Webster, South Dakota. With 270 students, the school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, thanks to its strong academic performance and focus on equity.

Webster Area Elementary - 03 outperforms the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 59.17% of students were proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 50.93%, and 65.83% were proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 43.49%. The school also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, with male students, low-income students, and multi-racial students ranking among the top in the state. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.4% in 2022-2023 to 20.2% in 2024-2025, though it still remains below the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Waubay Elementary - 02, which is part of the lower-ranked Waubay School District 18-3, lags behind in academic performance, with lower proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. This highlights the importance of the Webster Area 18-5 school district's support and resources in driving student success at Webster Area Elementary - 03.

274

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,051

Per pupil spending ?

33.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

733 E 2nd St
Webster, SD 57274

(605) 345-4651

District: Webster Area School District 18-5

Students who attend Webster Area Elementary - 03 usually attend:

Middle:	Webster Area Middle School - 02
High:	Webster Area High School - 01

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (61% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of South Dakota elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg56%

South Dakota avg47%

53^rd of 300

South Dakota public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 4% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

35^th of 147Webster Area School District 18-5 among South Dakota 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	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	74.6	53 of 300	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	74.7	40 of 201	80.1%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	43 of 204	78.9%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	36 of 202	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	81.8	22 of 202	89.1%	★★★★☆
2019	90.4	7 of 206	96.6%	★★★★★
2018	90.4	4 of 204	98.0%	★★★★★
2017	90.2	8 of 207	96.1%	★★★★★
2016	91.7	4 of 206	98.1%	★★★★★
2015	84.4	9 of 209	95.7%	★★★★★
2013	75.4	30 of 201	85.1%	★★★★☆
2012	66.6	72 of 214	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	76.3	32 of 206	84.5%	★★★★☆
2009	61.2	81 of 196	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.1	28 of 194	85.6%	★★★★☆
2007	61.6	85 of 194	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	80.0	12 of 197	93.9%	★★★★★
2005	78.9	9 of 194	95.4%	★★★★★
2004	84.8	4 of 189	97.9%	★★★★★
2003	83.9	8 of 187	95.7%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	23.2	162 of 176	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	65.1	92 of 291	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.3	77 of 165	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.0	53 of 154	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.5	43 of 150	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	82.2	14 of 151	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	93.5	4 of 155	97.4%	★★★★★
2018	87.8	7 of 163	95.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	33.9	114 of 163	30.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	77.0	25 of 237	89.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.3	10 of 110	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	96.0	3 of 121	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	94.6	3 of 121	97.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	77.2	35 of 292	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	85.6	11 of 161	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	77.3	28 of 166	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	86.1	15 of 154	90.3%	★★★★★
2021	78.2	23 of 157	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	79.0	25 of 160	84.4%	★★★★☆
2018	87.4	9 of 170	94.7%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	68.4	29 of 165	82.4%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	57.9	41 of 152	73.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	52.4	92 of 248	62.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	71.0	59 of 287	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	31 of 184	83.2%	★★★★☆
2023	65.3	61 of 185	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.1	41 of 184	77.7%	★★★★☆
2021	78.1	22 of 185	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	88.6	7 of 191	96.3%	★★★★★
2018	91.1	5 of 186	97.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)89th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)88th percentile+6 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)82nd percentile~ school

White (2025)79th percentile-3 vs school

Native American (2025)73rd percentile-9 vs school

Female (2025)68th percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2025)63rd percentile-19 vs school

Hispanic (2025)30th percentile-52 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)8th percentile-74 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics66%+22 vs state

English Language Arts59%+8 vs state

Science51%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Webster Area Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-5	733 E 2nd St	Webster	57274	Day County	Webster Area School District 18-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 345-4651	274	19	14.1	33.6%	245 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	74.6	53^rd of 300 public elementary schools	82.3%		74.7	40^th of 201 public elementary schools	80.1%	13	67.5	55.6	54.3		59.2	75.0	68.9	51.4		65.8	51.4	$12,051	$557	$11,494
Waubay Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-6	202 W School Rd	Waubay	57273	Day County	Waubay School District 18-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 947-4529	88	11	7.7	64.8%	53 (60.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (25.0%)	1 (1.1%)	12 (13.6%)	56.4	142^nd of 300 public elementary schools	52.7%		58.1	83^rd of 201 public elementary schools	58.7%	59	27.3	52.9	66.7	33.3	43.5	45.5	52.9	66.7	50.0	52.2	50.0	$17,598	$2,189	$15,409
Enemy Swim Day School	Public	K-8	13525 446th Avenue	Waubay	57273	Day County	Enemy Swim Day School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(605) 947-4605	158	1	158.0	98.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	158 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Webster Area Elementary - 03

How many students attend Webster Area Elementary - 03?

In the 2024-25 school year, 274 students attended Webster Area Elementary - 03.

What district is Webster Area Elementary - 03 in?

Webster Area School District 18-5

What schools do graduates of Webster Area Elementary - 03 attend?

Students who attend Webster Area Elementary - 03 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Webster Area Middle School - 02
High : Webster Area High School - 01

Is Webster Area Elementary - 03 a good school?

Webster Area Elementary - 03 ranks 53^rd of 300 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Webster Area Elementary - 03?

Students at Webster Area Elementary - 03 are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

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