Is Webster Elementary a good school?

Webster Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.9% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Webster Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 268 students attended Webster Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Webster Elementary?

Students at Webster Elementary are 40% African American, 30% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Webster Elementary attend?

Students who attend Webster Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Northeast Middle High : Edison High

Webster Elementary

Summary:

Webster Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 267 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population but faces significant academic challenges, with low proficiency rates and poor rankings compared to state and district averages.

Webster Elementary's student body is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with 41.2% African American, 29.59% White, 8.61% Hispanic, 4.87% Asian, and 3.75% Native American students. However, the school's academic performance is concerning, with only 18.03% of students proficient or better in Math and 23.14% in Reading, far below the state and Minneapolis Public School District averages. The school's performance is particularly low for certain subgroups, such as 3rd and 5th-grade students, as well as African American, English Language Learner, and low-income students.

Webster Elementary's academic struggles are not unique, as nearby schools in the Minneapolis Public School District also face similar challenges. Schools like Pillsbury Elementary and Hall Academy Elementary have comparable low proficiency rates and rankings. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Webster Elementary (68.54%) suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's academic performance, which has been declining over the past few years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

425 5th Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413-8888

(612) 668-1210

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
794^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,890

Students who attend Webster Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Northeast Middle
High:	Edison High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 268

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.3%

White:

30.2%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Webster Elementary ranks worse than 90.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 18^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Webster Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.3%), White (30.2%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webster Elementary is 11.4, which is the 12^th best among 29 elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Webster Elementary employs 23.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster Elementary is $14,890. 20 elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Elementary 794^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Webster Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 322^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	15.15	741^st	847	12.5%
2019	26.57	683^rd	870	21.5%
2021	19.81	706^th	869	18.8%
2022	17.58	718^th	858	16.3%
2023	11.78	744^th	845	12.0%
2024	9.55	794^th	881	9.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.20	302^nd	303	0.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.18	504^th	524	3.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	24.55	607^th	728	16.6%
2019	24.64	616^th	740	16.8%
2021	15.85	609^th	683	10.8%
2022	18.80	580^th	663	12.5%
2023	6.90	741^st	774	4.3%
2024	7.31	764^th	793	3.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	11.23	702^nd	774	9.3%
2019	18.29	678^th	787	13.9%
2021	17.28	662^nd	783	15.5%
2022	12.21	706^th	799	11.6%
2023	11.93	697^th	787	11.4%
2024	16.11	693^rd	809	14.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	35.66	590^th	798	26.1%
2021	20.70	648^th	784	17.3%
2022	21.70	661^st	808	18.2%
2023	12.13	710^th	799	11.1%
2024	5.08	789^th	826	4.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	29.91	210^th	283	25.8%
2021	26.19	175^th	227	22.9%
2022	16.72	256^th	282	9.2%
2023	15.92	246^th	279	11.8%
2024	10.47	297^th	310	4.2%

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Rank History for White students at Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	39.17	513^th	722	28.9%
2021	31.07	564^th	710	20.6%
2024	37.56	494^th	730	32.3%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, August 29, 2019

My daughter attended fourth grade at this school and loved it. She said everyone was always nice to her and made her feel at home. We had a birthday party for my daughter and nearly the whole class showed up. It seems that the school is creating a very good community. She really loved her teachers (Joe and Rob) too. As a parent, I liked the family-style lunch dining were students sit a round table with an adult. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, April 12, 2019

We love this school! The principal, Ginger, is a positive and thoughtful leader for the school who takes care in knowing each student. All of the staff is great and our daughter enjoys her time there. We feel so lucky to be a part of such a positive, diverse school community in the Northeast Mpls neighborhood. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

After a difficult year dealing with a messy 504 plan and consistent bullying issues at another school, we made the decision to hold our daughter back a grade. It was the absolute best decision transferring my daughter to Webster! Teachers are thoughtful, curriculum is inclusive, progressive and my child absorbs it so well! We LOVE that the class sizes are smaller. Lunch is 30 minutes & recess is 30 minutes, giving kids time to engage and socialize without being rushed. Really wish the school went up to 6th grade, but we are appreciative of the year we have left. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Webster Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	36	28	3	10	6	9	92
2017	68	44	9	20	8	15	164
2018	93	62	23	29	11	23	241
2019	121	72	29	37	14	24	297
2020	121	94	26	38	8	35	322
2021	125	99	20	32	8	31	315
2022	70	99	7	24	8	24	232
2023	79	110	13	23	10	32	267
2024	81	108	6	37	10	26	268

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	92	9.0	10.2	68.5
2017	164	14.0	11.7	60.4
2018	241	17.6	13.6	53.5
2019	297	22.2	13.3	51.2
2020	322	23.9	13.4	51.9
2021	315	23.3	13.4	50.2
2022	232	24.0	9.6	57.8
2023	267	20.1	13.2	68.5
2024	268	23.3	11.4	67.9

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	92	9.0	10.2	68.5
2017	164	14.0	11.7	60.4
2018	241	17.6	13.6	53.5
2019	297	22.2	13.3	51.2
2020	322	23.9	13.4	51.9
2021	315	23.3	13.4	50.2
2022	232	24.0	9.6	57.8
2023	267	20.1	13.2	68.5
2024	268	23.3	11.4	67.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Webster Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,890

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster Elementary

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 683^rd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 744^th of 845 Elementary schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Webster Elementary)	50	27	23%
3rd Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)	51.8	46.4	5.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Webster Elementary)	50	35.1	14.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)	45.9	42.2	3.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Webster Elementary)	39.1	20.7	18.4%
4th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)	48.2	43.9	4.3%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Webster Elementary)	54.6	27.6	27%
4th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)	44	42.4	1.6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Webster Elementary)	16.7	9.3	7.4%
5th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)	40.3	28	12.3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Webster Elementary)	37.5	25	12.5%
5th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)	53.4	44.9	8.4%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Webster Elementary)	33.3	16.3	17.1%
5th Grade Science (Minneapolis Public School District)	40.8	36.1	4.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	297	267	10.1%
African American	72	110	52.8%
American Indian	14	10	28.6%
Asian	29	13	55.2%
Hispanic	37	23	37.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	121	79	34.7%
Two or More Races	24	32	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.2%	68.5%	17.4%

Schools Near Webster Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Webster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	425 5th Street NE	Minneapolis	55413	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1210	268	23	11.4	67.9%	81 (30.2%)	108 (40.3%)	37 (13.8%)	6 (2.2%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.7%)	9.6	794^th of 881 public elementary schools	9.9%		11.8	744^th of 845 public elementary schools	12.0%	50	15.4	20.0	18.2				18.0	18.4	22.0	30.3				23.1	21.9		21.9	$14,890
Las Estrellas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 University Ave NE	Minneapolis	55413	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1130	383	32	12.0	78.1%	52 (13.6%)	26 (6.8%)	292 (76.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	5.8	832^nd of 881 public elementary schools	5.6%		4.8	803^rd of 845 public elementary schools	5.0%	29	25.0	9.6	5.8				13.5	26.9	9.4	11.5				15.9	5.8		5.8	$22,850
Marcy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	415 SE 4th Ave	Minneapolis	55414	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-1020	424	36	11.8	70.8%	113 (26.7%)	150 (35.4%)	57 (13.4%)	15 (3.5%)	24 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (15.1%)	8.9	801^st of 881 public elementary schools	9.1%		13.3	733^rd of 845 public elementary schools	13.3%	68	24.3	30.8	6.2				20.2	23.0	20.3	20.0				21.0	15.0		15.0
New City School	Public, Charter	K-8	1500 6th St NE	Minneapolis	55413	Hennepin County	New City School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 623-3309	339	32	10.5	51.0%	189 (55.8%)	86 (25.4%)	30 (8.8%)	3 (0.9%)	14 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	54	443^rd of 881 public elementary schools	49.7%		49	494^th of 845 public elementary schools	41.5%	51	51.5	55.0	36.2	19.1	15.9	12.2	30.8	50.0	62.5	61.7	54.8	36.4	41.5	51.2	42.6	14.6	29.6	$9,904
Banaadir Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	1800 2nd St NE	Minneapolis	55418	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 724-4680	128	19	6.7	96.9%	1 (0.8%)	122 (95.3%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	4.3	851^st of 881 public elementary schools	3.4%		3.3	820^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.0%	31	12.9	13.8					13.3	16.1	13.8					15.0				$15,810
Yinghua Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1616 Buchanan St NE	Minneapolis	55413	Hennepin County	Yinghua Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 788-9095	838	52	16.0	18.0%	351 (41.9%)	29 (3.5%)	52 (6.2%)	219 (26.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	186 (22.2%)	91.2	31^st of 881 public elementary schools	96.5%		91.7	24^th of 845 public elementary schools	97.2%	7	82.4	89.4	80.0	78.4	77.9	81.9	81.8	59.3	63.5	75.3	89.2	77.9	78.3	72.9	73.4	66.3	69.8	$10,389
Twin Cities International Schools	Public, Charter	K-5	277 12th Ave N	Minneapolis	55401	Hennepin County	Twin Cities International Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 821-6470	622	30	20.5	99.5%	0 (0.0%)	620 (99.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.9	757^th of 881 public elementary schools	14.1%		13.4	732^nd of 845 public elementary schools	13.4%	25	39.4	41.3	17.1				32.7	21.2	21.1	34.6				25.6	14.8		14.8	$7,272
Pillsbury Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2250 Garfield St NE	Minneapolis	55418	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1530	359	37	9.6	68.8%	105 (29.2%)	126 (35.1%)	75 (20.9%)	9 (2.5%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.9%)	10.8	788^th of 881 public elementary schools	10.6%		9.9	762^nd of 845 public elementary schools	9.8%	26	25.9	28.8	16.3				24.3	9.3	21.5	34.7				21.4	19.2		19.2	$19,221
SET Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	620 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Metro Schools Charter	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 722-2555	523	3	157.5	83.7%	0 (0.0%)	508 (97.1%)	12 (2.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.3	433^rd of 881 public elementary schools	50.9%		53.3	436^th of 845 public elementary schools	48.4%	3	58.1	48.8	38.7				49.2	48.9	51.1	61.9				54.1	38.7		38.7
Online SET Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	620 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Metro Schools Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(612) 722-2555	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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