Webster Area Elementary - 03

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Webster Area Elementary - 03 ranks 40 th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Webster Area Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Webster, South Dakota, with 265 students. The school is part of the Webster Area 18-5 school district, which is ranked 24th out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Webster Area Elementary - 03 consistently performs well on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with students scoring significantly above the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, ranking 11th out of 161 South Dakota elementary schools for male students in ELA and 10th out of 110 schools for students of low socioeconomic status in Mathematics. The school has maintained a consistently high ranking among South Dakota elementary schools, with a peak ranking of 4th out of 204 schools in the 2017-2018 school year, and it has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average.

While Webster Area Elementary - 03 is a high-performing school, the nearby Waubay Elementary - 02 also demonstrates strong academic performance, with students scoring above the state averages in both ELA and Mathematics. This suggests that the Webster Area 18-5 district and the Waubay School District 18-3 are both providing quality education to their students. The school's strong performance for students of low socioeconomic status is noteworthy, and while the school has consistently maintained a high level of performance, there are some areas, such as female student performance and chronic absenteeism, where it could potentially improve.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274

(605) 345-4651

District: Webster Area 18-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,363

Students who attend Webster Area Elementary - 03 usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 270

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Two or more races:

4.8%

American Indian:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Webster Area Elementary - 03 ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.65. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), two or more races (4.8%), American Indian (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webster Area Elementary - 03 is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Webster Area Elementary - 03 employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster Area Elementary - 03 is $10,363.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster Area Elementary - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Area Elementary - 03 40^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Webster Area Elementary - 03 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Webster Area 18-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Area 18-5 24^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Webster Area Elementary - 03

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Rank History for all students at Webster Area Elementary - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	83.88	8^th	187	95.7%
2004	84.85	4^th	189	97.9%
2005	78.92	9^th	194	95.4%
2006	79.95	12^th	197	93.9%
2007	61.56	85^th	194	56.2%
2008	74.07	28^th	194	85.6%
2009	61.24	81^st	196	58.7%
2010	76.27	32^nd	206	84.5%
2012	66.58	72^nd	214	66.4%
2013	75.38	30^th	201	85.1%
2015	84.44	9^th	209	95.7%
2016	91.71	4^th	206	98.1%
2017	90.17	8^th	207	96.1%
2018	90.36	4^th	204	98.0%
2019	90.38	7^th	206	96.6%
2021	81.84	22^nd	202	89.1%
2022	78.76	36^th	202	82.2%
2023	73.05	43^rd	204	78.9%
2024	74.65	40^th	201	80.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Webster Area Elementary - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	94.62	3^rd	121	97.5%
2019	95.97	3^rd	121	97.5%
2024	77.34	10^th	110	90.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Webster Area Elementary - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	87.80	7^th	163	95.7%
2019	93.52	4^th	155	97.4%
2021	82.23	14^th	151	90.7%
2022	67.48	43^rd	150	71.3%
2023	62.04	53^rd	154	65.6%
2024	55.34	77^th	165	53.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Webster Area Elementary - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	87.42	9^th	170	94.7%
2019	79.01	25^th	160	84.4%
2021	78.23	23^rd	157	85.4%
2022	86.06	15^th	154	90.3%
2023	77.28	28^th	166	83.1%
2024	85.63	11^th	161	93.2%

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Rank History for White students at Webster Area Elementary - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	91.15	5^th	186	97.3%
2019	88.56	7^th	191	96.3%
2021	78.07	22^nd	185	88.1%
2022	75.09	41^st	184	77.7%
2023	65.28	61^st	185	67.0%
2024	75.47	31^st	184	83.2%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota 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: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Webster Area Elementary - 03

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	398	398
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	392	392
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	380	380
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	380	380
1993	315	0	0	0	15	n/a	n/a	0	330
1994	324	0	0	0	13	n/a	n/a	0	337
1995	288	2	0	0	18	n/a	n/a	0	308
1996	288	2	0	0	18	n/a	n/a	0	308
1997	328	2	0	0	17	n/a	n/a	0	347
1998	315	2	1	1	9	n/a	n/a	0	328
1999	254	2	1	0	10	n/a	n/a	0	267
2000	235	2	2	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	247
2001	234	2	1	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	245
2002	224	0	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	230
2003	224	0	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	230
2004	213	1	1	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	223
2005	237	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	241
2006	228	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	232
2007	204	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
2008	196	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2009	203	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	209
2010	227	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	233
2011	242	3	0	2	1	0	0	0	248
2012	258	2	0	2	0	0	3	0	265
2013	268	4	1	2	2	2	5	0	284
2014	259	1	1	5	3	1	16	0	286
2015	252	0	1	3	6	1	15	0	278
2016	243	0	1	4	6	1	13	0	268
2017	267	0	1	8	6	1	15	0	298
2018	255	0	1	8	6	1	12	0	283
2019	251	0	1	7	8	0	11	0	278
2020	238	0	0	13	5	0	11	0	267
2021	227	0	0	13	9	0	10	0	259
2022	226	0	0	16	12	0	12	0	266
2023	231	0	0	8	12	0	14	0	265
2024	239	0	0	7	11	0	13	0	270

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Webster Area Elementary - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	398	21.8	18.2	n/a
1990	392	18.0	21.7	n/a
1991	380	19.5	19.4	n/a
1992	380	19.5	19.4	n/a
1993	330	22.4	14.7	n/a
1994	337	21.3	15.8	n/a
1995	308	21.0	14.7	n/a
1996	308	21.0	14.7	n/a
1997	347	23.5	14.8	19.3
1998	328	22.5	14.6	32.9
1999	267	16.6	16.1	40.1
2000	247	19.3	12.8	34.4
2001	245	19.9	12.3	34.3
2002	230	17.1	13.5	31.7
2003	230	17.1	13.5	31.7
2004	223	16.8	13.3	37.7
2005	241	16.6	14.5	38.6
2006	232	17.7	13.1	34.9
2007	210	16.7	12.6	39
2008	200	16.8	11.9	44
2009	209	15.9	13.2	41.6
2010	233	16.8	13.8	43.3
2011	248	17.3	14.2	37.1
2012	265	16.0	16.5	27.5
2013	284	18.7	15.1	28.9
2014	286	19.0	15.0	30.4
2015	278	18.0	15.4	24.5
2016	268	17.0	15.7	28.7
2017	298	18.3	16.2	27.5
2018	283	18.9	14.9	21.2
2019	278	18.5	14.9	29.9
2020	267	17.8	14.9	22.1
2021	259	17.4	14.8	22.4
2022	266	17.4	15.2	14.7
2023	265	17.3	15.2	21.9
2024	270	19.0	14.1	25.9

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 Area Elementary - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	398	21.8	18.2	n/a
1990	392	18.0	21.7	n/a
1991	380	19.5	19.4	n/a
1992	380	19.5	19.4	n/a
1993	330	22.4	14.7	n/a
1994	337	21.3	15.8	n/a
1995	308	21.0	14.7	n/a
1996	308	21.0	14.7	n/a
1997	347	23.5	14.8	19.3
1998	328	22.5	14.6	32.9
1999	267	16.6	16.1	40.1
2000	247	19.3	12.8	34.4
2001	245	19.9	12.3	34.3
2002	230	17.1	13.5	31.7
2003	230	17.1	13.5	31.7
2004	223	16.8	13.3	37.7
2005	241	16.6	14.5	38.6
2006	232	17.7	13.1	34.9
2007	210	16.7	12.6	39
2008	200	16.8	11.9	44
2009	209	15.9	13.2	41.6
2010	233	16.8	13.8	43.3
2011	248	17.3	14.2	37.1
2012	265	16.0	16.5	27.5
2013	284	18.7	15.1	28.9
2014	286	19.0	15.0	30.4
2015	278	18.0	15.4	24.5
2016	268	17.0	15.7	28.7
2017	298	18.3	16.2	27.5
2018	283	18.9	14.9	21.2
2019	278	18.5	14.9	29.9
2020	267	17.8	14.9	22.1
2021	259	17.4	14.8	22.4
2022	266	17.4	15.2	14.7
2023	265	17.3	15.2	21.9
2024	270	19.0	14.1	25.9

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 Area Elementary - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$499 (5.4%)	$8,809 (94.6%)	$9,308
2021	$988 (9.6%)	$9,260 (90.4%)	$10,248
2022	$1,030 (10.3%)	$8,947 (89.7%)	$9,976
2023	$572 (5.5%)	$9,791 (94.5%)	$10,363

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster Area Elementary - 03

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd of 204 Elementary schools	17.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster Area Elementary - 03)	77.5	63.9	13.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster Area 18-5)	77.5	63.9	13.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster Area Elementary - 03)	82.5	66.7	15.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster Area 18-5)	82.5	66.7	15.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Area Elementary - 03)	66.7	60.6	6.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Area 18-5)	66.7	60.6	6.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Webster Area Elementary - 03)	88.9	78.8	10.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Webster Area 18-5)	88.9	78.8	10.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Area Elementary - 03)	76.2	47.1	29.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Area 18-5)	76.2	47.1	29.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Webster Area Elementary - 03)	71.4	47.1	24.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Webster Area 18-5)	71.4	47.1	24.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Webster Area Elementary - 03)	64.3	52.9	11.4%
5th Grade Science (Webster Area 18-5)	64.3	52.9	11.4%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Webster Area Elementary - 03)	73.7	57.3	16.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Webster Area 18-5)	71.6	61.9	9.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Webster Area Elementary - 03)	80.5	64.1	16.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Webster Area 18-5)	64	49.4	14.6%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	278	265	4.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	8	12	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	7	8	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	231	8%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.9%	21.9%	8%

Schools Near Webster Area Elementary - 03

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	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 All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th 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	102 E Ninth Ave	Webster	57274	Day County	Webster Area 18-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 345-4651	270	19	14.1	25.9%	239 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	74.7	40^th of 201 public elementary schools	80.1%		73.1	43^rd of 204 public elementary schools	78.9%	3	54.6	47.1	66.7	55.9	77.3	67.7	51.5	66.7	66.7	$10,363	$572	$9,791
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	77	11	6.8	49.4%	47 (61.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (20.8%)	1 (1.3%)	13 (16.9%)	58.1	83^rd of 201 public elementary schools	58.7%		69.4	62^nd of 204 public elementary schools	69.6%	21	50.0		70.0	60.5	50.0		60.0	60.5	40.0	$15,061	$1,548	$13,513
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	156	1	156.0	98.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	156 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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