Webster Elementary School

Summary:

Webster Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Urbandale, Iowa, serving 510 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Urbandale Community School District and the state of Iowa averages.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 83.8% of 5th graders at Webster Elementary School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 77.3% in the Urbandale district and 69% statewide. In Mathematics, 83.8% of 5th graders at Webster Elementary were proficient or better, compared to 74% in the Urbandale district and 70.7% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 students per teacher, lower than nearby schools like Grant Ragan Elementary and Crossroads Park Elementary.

However, Webster Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 19.61% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 50.74% at Karen Acres Elementary. This raises questions about educational equity and the distribution of resources within the Urbandale Community School District and the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12955 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50323-2464

(515) 331-8600

District: Urbandale Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
50^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,431

Students who attend Webster Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Urbandale Middle School
High:	Urbandale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 510

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.3%

Asian:

8.6%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Webster Elementary School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.1. (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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster Elementary School is $15,431.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Webster Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Urbandale Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Urbandale Community School District 175^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Webster Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	89.10	6^th	626	99.0%
2013	85.61	19^th	624	97.0%
2014	89.44	4^th	603	99.3%
2015	87.55	17^th	616	97.2%
2016	87.17	10^th	599	98.3%
2017	88.19	10^th	574	98.3%
2018	88.02	18^th	567	96.8%
2019	86.61	40^th	603	93.4%
2024	83.10	50^th	557	91.0%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Committed to high expectation of students and want all students to be successful. The teachers and associates frequently seem happy and engaged in their jobs! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Webster Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	203	2	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	218
2008	249	6	20	8	0	n/a	n/a	283
2009	310	3	22	11	0	n/a	n/a	346
2010	338	4	21	16	0	0	9	388
2011	369	5	23	15	0	0	11	423
2012	418	3	27	11	0	0	13	472
2013	486	4	31	19	0	0	14	554
2014	541	4	33	19	0	0	14	611
2015	510	4	22	18	3	0	26	583
2016	478	2	32	16	1	0	20	549
2017	480	11	26	21	1	0	17	556
2018	449	11	29	23	1	0	21	534
2019	428	18	40	19	1	0	20	526
2020	442	19	36	24	2	0	17	540
2021	388	18	35	24	1	0	19	485
2022	393	15	47	25	0	0	22	502
2023	389	26	44	28	0	0	23	510

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	218	14.9	14.6	n/a
2008	283	19.3	14.7	2.8
2009	346	20.3	17.0	4.3
2010	388	20.6	18.7	5.7
2011	423	22.0	19.2	5.9
2012	472	22.0	21.4	4
2013	554	25.0	22.1	5.2
2014	611	30.8	19.8	5.6
2015	583	33.0	17.6	5.3
2016	549	36.0	15.2	4.6
2017	556	36.6	15.1	6.8
2018	534	33.9	15.7	9.7
2019	526	34.1	15.4	15
2020	540	37.6	14.3	15
2021	485	37.4	12.9	4.5
2022	502	37.0	13.5	14.5
2023	510	37.6	13.5	19.6

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	218	14.9	14.6	n/a
2008	283	19.3	14.7	2.8
2009	346	20.3	17.0	4.3
2010	388	20.6	18.7	5.7
2011	423	22.0	19.2	5.9
2012	472	22.0	21.4	4
2013	554	25.0	22.1	5.2
2014	611	30.8	19.8	5.6
2015	583	33.0	17.6	5.3
2016	549	36.0	15.2	4.6
2017	556	36.6	15.1	6.8
2018	534	33.9	15.7	9.7
2019	526	34.1	15.4	15
2020	540	37.6	14.3	15
2021	485	37.4	12.9	4.5
2022	502	37.0	13.5	14.5
2023	510	37.6	13.5	19.6

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$254 (1.6%)	$15,178 (98.4%)	$15,431

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	526	510	3%
African American	18	26	44.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	40	44	10%
Hispanic	19	28	47.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	428	389	9.1%
Two or More Races	20	23	15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15%	19.6%	4.6%

Schools Near Webster Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP 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	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Webster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12955 Aurora Avenue	Urbandale	50323	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 331-8600	510	38	13.5	19.6%	389 (76.3%)	26 (5.1%)	28 (5.5%)	44 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)	83.1	50^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.0%					(n/a)	81.6	88.3	83.8	86.8	84.4	83.8	77.0	$15,431	$254	$15,178
Walnut Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	4240 156th St	Urbandale	50323	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3585	625	38	16.2	8.8%	498 (79.7%)	26 (4.2%)	29 (4.6%)	33 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.2%)	92.5	5^th of 557 public elementary schools	99.1%		93.4	4^th of 565 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	88.1	92.0	88.0	97.2	96.5	93.5	81.5	$11,663	$253	$11,410
Shuler Elementary School	Public	K-5	16400 Douglas Parkway	Clive	50325	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-8597	658	41	15.9	6.7%	543 (82.5%)	15 (2.3%)	20 (3.0%)	39 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.2%)	87.6	20^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.4%		91.8	6^th of 565 public elementary schools	98.9%	14	83.0	89.5	87.5	87.7	86.3	91.7	83.3	$10,872	$236	$10,636
Eason Elementary School	Public	K-5	605 SE Boone Dr	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 987-5200	641	43	15.0	31.2%	422 (65.8%)	88 (13.7%)	50 (7.8%)	35 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.0%)	77.1	87^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.4%		73.9	127^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.5%	40	78.6	82.5	75.2	83.7	82.5	83.8	76.9	$10,989	$276	$10,712
Valerius Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3305 92nd St	Urbandale	50322	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(515) 457-6500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	61.8	228^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.1%					(n/a)	73.4	83.0	76.7	77.2	71.6	68.6	64.0
Horizon Elementary	Public	K-5	5905 N W 100th Street	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 986-1121	647	44	14.7	35.9%	415 (64.1%)	93 (14.4%)	69 (10.7%)	46 (7.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	69	173^rd of 557 public elementary schools	68.9%		66.6	187^th of 565 public elementary schools	66.9%	14	79.5	77.8	77.6	80.4	77.8	74.1	69.0	$12,602	$637	$11,965
Radiant Elementary School	Public	K-5	5050 170th ST	Urbandale	50323	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5161	682	43	15.8	8.8%	537 (78.7%)	29 (4.3%)	30 (4.4%)	49 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.4%)	78.5	78^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.0%		81.7	67^th of 565 public elementary schools	88.1%	11	70.1	80.3	82.4	85.4	86.1	87.8	77.9
South Prairie Elementary	Public	K-4	500 S James St	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 986-4057	452	32	14.2	24.3%	355 (78.5%)	52 (11.5%)	18 (4.0%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)								(n/a)								$11,303	$380	$10,924
Karen Acres Elementary School	Public	K-5	3500 74th St	Urbandale	50322	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 457-5700	272	20	13.5	50.7%	152 (55.9%)	11 (4.0%)	56 (20.6%)	40 (14.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	57.8	271^st of 557 public elementary schools	51.3%		67.8	183^rd of 565 public elementary schools	67.6%	88	55.3	82.9	76.9	71.1	73.2	71.8	71.8	$13,768	$98	$13,670
Grant Ragan Elementary School	Public	K-5	645 NE Dartmoor Drive	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 987-0435	620	45	13.6	22.3%	436 (70.3%)	35 (5.6%)	53 (8.5%)	44 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (8.1%)	77.8	84^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.9%		74	125^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.9%	41	75.3	75.5	84.3	86.0	81.1	86.1	79.6	$10,993	$199	$10,794

Frequently Asked Questions about Webster Elementary School

What district is Webster Elementary School in?

Urbandale Community School District

Is Webster Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Webster Elementary School ranks in the top 9.0% of Iowa elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Webster Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Webster Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Urbandale Middle School
High : Urbandale High School

What is the racial makeup of Webster Elementary School?

Students at Webster Elementary School are 76% White, 9% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Webster Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 510 students attended Webster Elementary School.

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