Is Noah Webster Academy a good school?

Noah Webster Academy ranks 235 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Noah Webster Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 534 students attended Noah Webster Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Noah Webster Academy?

Students at Noah Webster Academy are 53% White, 38% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Noah Webster Academy

Summary:

Noah Webster Academy is a public charter elementary school in Orem, Utah, serving 536 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. While the school has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Utah elementary schools, with a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger, there are some interesting insights to consider.

Academically, Noah Webster Academy's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. However, the school's 6th-grade proficiency rates are lower than the state averages in all three subject areas. Additionally, the school's Noah Webster Academy White students and low socioeconomic status students have performed better than the overall student body, ranking in the top 15% and top 38% of Utah elementary schools, respectively.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Cherry Hill School, Orchard School, and Foothill School, generally outperform Noah Webster Academy in terms of statewide ranking and academic proficiency rates. These schools also have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population. As Noah Webster Academy has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 33.98% in 2020-2021 to 40.67% in 2022-2023, this may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

205 E 400 S
Orem, UT 84058

(801) 426-6624

District: Noah Webster Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
235^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,781

Student/teacher ratio: 23.5

Number of students: 534

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.2%

Hispanic:

38.2%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Noah Webster Academy ranks better than 58.1% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.19. (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 (53.2%), Hispanic (38.2%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Noah Webster Academy is 23.5. (See more...)

Compare Noah Webster Academy employs 22.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Noah Webster Academy is $5,781.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Noah Webster Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Noah Webster Academy 235^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Noah Webster Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Noah Webster Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Noah Webster Academy 37^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Noah Webster Academy

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Rank History for all students at Noah Webster Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	55.12	255^th	498	48.8%
2009	46.69	313^th	509	38.5%
2010	51.38	284^th	518	45.2%
2011	53.90	312^th	563	44.6%
2012	75.46	102^nd	579	82.4%
2013	58.29	284^th	576	50.7%
2014	64.99	160^th	509	68.6%
2015	38.06	356^th	537	33.7%
2016	40.00	342^nd	533	35.8%
2017	44.31	313^th	526	40.5%
2018	56.40	232^nd	528	56.1%
2019	55.15	262^nd	572	54.2%
2021	36.85	369^th	559	34.0%
2022	33.78	367^th	551	33.4%
2023	45.18	311^th	561	44.6%
2024	57.19	235^th	561	58.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Noah Webster Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.20	62^nd	162	61.7%

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Rank History for White students at Noah Webster Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.58	128^th	428	70.1%
2024	78.14	62^nd	429	85.5%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

NWA has been fantastic with meeting our kids needs (both special needs and mainstream for kids).

Can really tell that the teachers and admin care about the kids. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 23, 2016

Extremely poor experience with Noah Webster. Complaints are just swept under the rug. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 10, 2012

I was very pleased with the school in 2011, but they have changed their whole program this year (2012). Some of the changes are improvements, but the environment they have created this year is very hostile, frightening, and or stressful for the children. They have really increased the negative reinforcement this year (card flip extravaganza), Children are not allowed to sit with their friends at lunch time and they are not even allowed to talk to one another during some of their lunch time (they call it "chew time", during this time the little kids are expected to shut up and chew their food ). School is always somewhat stressful just because it is school, but they have added a lot of completely unnecessary stress to their program this year. The wait to pick up your kids at car pool has doubled as well (expect to spend 40-60 per day waiting in line to pick up your child). Half of their teachers left the school last year after the school announced their plans for this year. I am now starting to understand why. Many of the new teachers have never taught before. The principal seems unresponsive to parent feedback. If you are looking for a new school, my advice is to keep looking. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

There are several reasons why we like this school. The teachers use the same method to teach Math (Saxon), English (Shurley), and Language Arts (Spalding) from kindergarten to sixth grade. Students wear a uniform. The playground area is out-of-sight from the street and they use a car-pool system so children are not just released without supervision after school. There are 2 adults in every classroom (the teacher and the teacher's full-time assistant). We feel like our children are getting a quality education at this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Noah Webster Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	442	8	20	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	498
2008	389	8	18	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	455
2009	383	7	26	57	1	n/a	n/a	2	476
2010	346	3	26	61	0	n/a	n/a	80	516
2011	407	7	33	89	1	14	0	0	551
2012	433	7	36	86	2	17	5	0	586
2013	434	10	29	96	3	17	7	0	596
2014	385	9	24	91	4	14	9	0	536
2015	377	9	21	146	6	9	6	0	574
2016	368	11	21	167	5	3	8	0	583
2017	354	17	19	176	0	5	12	0	583
2018	340	13	19	166	0	6	15	0	559
2019	320	12	20	169	1	4	19	0	545
2020	291	13	16	171	4	5	23	0	523
2021	278	8	11	185	3	6	21	0	512
2022	273	9	11	189	2	3	23	0	510
2023	288	5	9	204	2	2	26	0	536
2024	284	7	10	204	2	4	23	0	534

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Noah Webster Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	498	17.0	29.3	7
2008	455	23.6	19.3	n/a
2009	476	2.1	17.6	18.1
2010	516	22.0	23.4	29.6
2011	551	21.0	26.2	24.7
2012	586	21.0	27.9	31.4
2013	596	20.9	28.4	45
2014	536	20.8	25.7	33.8
2015	574	n/a	n/a	30.3
2016	583	n/a	n/a	38.8
2017	583	20.8	27.9	44.6
2018	559	n/a	n/a	43.1
2019	545	22.7	23.9	44
2020	523	21.6	24.1	44.2
2021	512	n/a	n/a	34
2022	510	22.7	22.4	35.3
2023	536	21.7	24.6	40.7
2024	534	22.6	23.5	41.9

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 Noah Webster Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	498	17.0	29.3	7
2008	455	23.6	19.3	n/a
2009	476	2.1	17.6	18.1
2010	516	22.0	23.4	29.6
2011	551	21.0	26.2	24.7
2012	586	21.0	27.9	31.4
2013	596	20.9	28.4	45
2014	536	20.8	25.7	33.8
2015	574	n/a	n/a	30.3
2016	583	n/a	n/a	38.8
2017	583	20.8	27.9	44.6
2018	559	n/a	n/a	43.1
2019	545	22.7	23.9	44
2020	523	21.6	24.1	44.2
2021	512	n/a	n/a	34
2022	510	22.7	22.4	35.3
2023	536	21.7	24.6	40.7
2024	534	22.6	23.5	41.9

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 Noah Webster Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$627 (10.8%)	$5,154 (89.2%)	$5,781

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Noah Webster Academy

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 262^nd of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 311^th of 561 Elementary schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Noah Webster Academy)	55.4	47	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Noah Webster Academy)	55.4	47	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Noah Webster Academy)	51.4	53	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Noah Webster Academy)	51.4	53	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Noah Webster Academy)	42.1	44.6	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Noah Webster Academy)	42.1	44.6	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Noah Webster Academy)	44.7	55	10.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Noah Webster Academy)	44.7	55	10.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Noah Webster Academy)	46.7	50.7	4%
4th Grade Science (Noah Webster Academy)	46.7	50.7	4%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Noah Webster Academy)	54.1	39.1	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Noah Webster Academy)	54.1	39.1	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Noah Webster Academy)	56.2	36.8	19.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Noah Webster Academy)	56.2	36.8	19.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Noah Webster Academy)	56.8	47.1	9.7%
5th Grade Science (Noah Webster Academy)	56.8	47.1	9.7%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Noah Webster Academy)	53.1	42.9	10.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Noah Webster Academy)	53.1	42.9	10.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Noah Webster Academy)	37	25.4	11.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Noah Webster Academy)	37	25.4	11.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Noah Webster Academy)	55.6	52.4	3.2%
6th Grade Science (Noah Webster Academy)	55.6	52.4	3.2%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	545	536	1.7%
African American	12	5	58.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	20	9	55%
Hispanic	169	204	20.7%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	320	288	10%
Two or More Races	19	26	36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44%	40.7%	3.4%

Schools Near Noah Webster Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE 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	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Noah Webster Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	205 E 400 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Noah Webster Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 426-6624	534	23	23.5	41.9%	284 (53.2%)	7 (1.3%)	204 (38.2%)	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	23 (4.3%)	57.2	235^th of 561 public elementary schools	58.1%		45.2	311^th of 561 public elementary schools	44.6%	76	52.1	52.7	60.0	39.2	50.0	53.9	55.7	34.3	48.7	67.6	40.6	$5,781	$627	$5,154
Blind South	Public	PK, KG-6	424 South 350 East	Orem	84058	Utah County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 629-4718	12	0		25.0%	8 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (25.0%)								(n/a)
Centennial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	450 S. 400 East	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8400	779	31	25.3	32.3%	504 (64.7%)	7 (0.9%)	191 (24.5%)	14 (1.8%)	4 (0.5%)	18 (2.3%)	41 (5.3%)	54.1	258^th of 561 public elementary schools	54.0%		68.4	162^nd of 561 public elementary schools	71.1%	96	41.2	43.6	45.7	57.4	46.4	43.9	47.3	49.1	43.0	52.2	67.6
Orem School	Public	PK, KG-6	450 W 400 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8116	680	31	22.2	27.1%	452 (66.5%)	10 (1.5%)	173 (25.4%)	6 (0.9%)	6 (0.9%)	7 (1.0%)	26 (3.8%)	85.2	57^th of 561 public elementary schools	89.8%		87.6	42^nd of 561 public elementary schools	92.5%	15	68.3	64.7	65.5	62.0	64.0	63.5	66.3	55.0	71.2	61.9	72.0	$7,528	$364	$7,164
Cascade School	Public	PK, KG-6	160 N 800 E	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8102	854	40	21.1	31.1%	496 (58.1%)	4 (0.5%)	253 (29.6%)	22 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (2.2%)	58 (6.8%)	58.1	232^nd of 561 public elementary schools	58.6%		83.3	77^th of 561 public elementary schools	86.3%	155	60.5	50.0	47.9	57.2	48.3	48.3	41.7	45.0	52.6	52.1	52.7	$6,530	$264	$6,266
Westmore School	Public	PK, KG-6	1150 S Main	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8123	515	27	19.3	39.4%	236 (45.8%)	10 (1.9%)	237 (46.0%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	21 (4.1%)	20.8	448^th of 561 public elementary schools	20.1%		24.2	429^th of 561 public elementary schools	23.5%	19	41.4	36.5	26.5	31.6	43.1	35.8	21.0	19.3	39.6	26.4	33.3	$9,149	$1,946	$7,203
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	658 W 150 North	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8120	613	25	24.5	54.8%	200 (32.6%)	7 (1.1%)	377 (61.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	19 (3.1%)	16.6	468^th of 561 public elementary schools	16.6%		20.6	449^th of 561 public elementary schools	20.0%	19	39.1	27.1	31.5	32.3	25.3	27.7	25.5	26.3	27.4	30.4	38.5
Cherry Hill School	Public	PK, KG-6	250 E 1650 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8105	712	32	22.2	38.1%	320 (44.9%)	3 (0.4%)	330 (46.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	13 (1.8%)	41 (5.8%)	46.8	314^th of 561 public elementary schools	44.0%		62.3	201^st of 561 public elementary schools	64.2%	113	41.4	43.5	36.3	57.3	40.0	54.2	37.2	39.4	50.1	39.3	61.7	$7,981	$1,081	$6,899
Orchard School	Public	PK, KG-6	1035 N 800 E	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8115	657	28	23.8	22.2%	429 (65.3%)	2 (0.3%)	175 (26.6%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.5%)	33 (5.0%)	85	59^th of 561 public elementary schools	89.5%		83.5	72^nd of 561 public elementary schools	87.2%	13	67.0	70.1	73.5	63.9	54.0	53.5	61.7	56.6	67.5	78.2	82.0	$6,812	$261	$6,551
Canyon Crest School	Public	K-6	4664 N Canyon Rd	Provo	84604	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 221-9873	492	25	19.8	20.1%	364 (74.0%)	4 (0.8%)	93 (18.9%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.7%)	83.8	66^th of 561 public elementary schools	88.2%		82.1	86^th of 561 public elementary schools	84.7%	20	58.2	68.8	61.1	71.5	55.2	65.7	50.0	60.7	71.9	74.1	76.7	$8,082	$493	$7,589

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