Is Barbara Webster Elementary a good school?

Barbara Webster Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.2% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Barbara Webster Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 343 students attended Barbara Webster Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Barbara Webster Elementary?

Students at Barbara Webster Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 3% White.

What schools do graduates of Barbara Webster Elementary attend?

Students who attend Barbara Webster Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Isbell Middle High : Santa Paula High

Barbara Webster Elementary

Summary:

Barbara Webster Elementary is a public elementary school located in Santa Paula, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 299 students. The school is part of the Santa Paula Unified School District, which is ranked 1211 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barbara Webster Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 8.2% in 2017-2018 to 33.5% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the nearby schools like Blanchard Elementary (36.9%), Grace Thille Elementary (31.6%), and Thelma Bedell Elementary (34.5%). Additionally, the school consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments, with only 29.17% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 17.14% in Mathematics, significantly lower than the district and state averages.

Barbara Webster Elementary also struggles to support its subgroups, with lower rankings for female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the state. The school has an exceptionally high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, reaching 91.97% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. These factors, combined with the school's high chronic absenteeism rates and poor academic performance, suggest that Barbara Webster Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the unique challenges faced by its student population.

Detail:

Public K-6

1150 Saticoy St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060-0710

(805) 933-8930

District: Santa Paula Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4734^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,713

Students who attend Barbara Webster Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Isbell Middle
High:	Santa Paula High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.3%

White:

3.5%

Asian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Barbara Webster Elementary ranks worse than 80.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Paula Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.37. (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: Hispanic (95.3%), White (3.5%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barbara Webster Elementary is 18, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Santa Paula Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Barbara Webster Elementary employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barbara Webster Elementary is $11,713, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Santa Paula Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barbara Webster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Barbara Webster Elementary 4734^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Barbara Webster Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Santa Paula Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Paula Unified 1211^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Barbara Webster Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Barbara Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	29.73	3722^nd	5611	33.7%
2016	23.23	4330^th	5614	22.9%
2017	24.40	4312^th	5692	24.2%
2018	29.95	3827^th	5662	32.4%
2019	32.53	3729^th	5789	35.6%
2022	20.79	4773^rd	5883	18.9%
2023	25.74	4295^th	5874	26.9%
2024	21.37	4734^th	5862	19.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barbara Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.31	1484^th	3246	54.3%
2019	55.58	980^th	3275	70.1%
2022	40.03	1802^nd	3311	45.6%
2023	51.85	1098^th	3250	66.2%
2024	38.19	1941^st	3160	38.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barbara Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.81	2963^rd	5084	41.7%
2019	45.30	2721^st	5173	47.4%
2022	30.93	3759^th	5264	28.6%
2023	37.34	3290^th	5374	38.8%
2024	27.64	4177^th	5511	24.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Barbara Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.58	3511^th	5413	35.1%
2019	29.11	3896^th	5492	29.1%
2022	24.17	4293^rd	5635	23.8%
2023	27.26	4035^th	5617	28.2%
2024	21.05	4599^th	5605	17.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Barbara Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	30.65	3649^th	5431	32.8%
2019	36.58	3280^th	5510	40.5%
2022	19.08	4800^th	5663	15.2%
2023	25.73	4176^th	5650	26.1%
2024	23.53	4399^th	5636	21.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barbara Webster Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.68	2892^nd	4830	40.1%
2019	43.36	2723^rd	4963	45.1%
2022	28.96	3786^th	5084	25.5%
2023	36.08	3224^th	5098	36.8%
2024	29.62	3767^th	5102	26.2%

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Data source: test scores: California 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: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Barbara Webster Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Total
2014	6	0	0	417	0	423
2015	4	1	1	411	0	417
2016	3	0	1	409	0	413
2017	4	0	1	386	0	391
2018	5	0	0	343	0	348
2019	4	1	0	338	0	343
2020	6	1	0	309	0	316
2021	3	1	0	289	0	293
2022	7	0	1	305	1	314
2023	10	1	0	287	1	299
2024	12	0	3	327	1	343

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 Barbara Webster Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	423	20.0	21.1	92.7
2015	417	20.0	20.8	90.6
2016	413	20.0	20.6	90.3
2017	391	19.0	20.5	90.3
2018	348	18.0	19.3	93.1
2019	343	17.0	20.1	91.3
2020	316	n/a	n/a	88.9
2021	293	15.0	19.5	91.8
2022	314	16.1	19.4	90.4
2023	299	16.0	18.6	92
2024	343	19.0	18.0	84

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 Barbara Webster Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	423	20.0	21.1	92.7
2015	417	20.0	20.8	90.6
2016	413	20.0	20.6	90.3
2017	391	19.0	20.5	90.3
2018	348	18.0	19.3	93.1
2019	343	17.0	20.1	91.3
2020	316	n/a	n/a	88.9
2021	293	15.0	19.5	91.8
2022	314	16.1	19.4	90.4
2023	299	16.0	18.6	92
2024	343	19.0	18.0	84

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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