Is Webster Elementary School a good school?

Webster Elementary School ranks 1001 st of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Webster Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Webster Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Webster Elementary School?

Students at Webster Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Webster Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Webster Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Rushville-Industry High School

Webster Elementary School

Summary:

Webster Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rushville, Illinois, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school is part of the Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5 district, which is ranked 705 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Webster Elementary School's academic performance is generally below the state averages, with only 32% of students proficient or better in ELA and 25.6% in Math for all grades in 2023-2024. However, the school's 4th-grade performance is relatively stronger, with 41.7% proficient or better in ELA and 23.3% in Math, compared to the state averages of 37.8% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, female students at Webster Elementary School perform better than male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and special education students also perform better compared to their peers.

One significant concern at Webster Elementary School is the increasing trend of chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 3.1% in 2019-2020 to 15.4% in 2023-2024. This is a concerning issue, as high rates of absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement. Compared to nearby schools, such as Washington Elementary School and V I T Elementary School, Webster Elementary School's performance is generally lower. However, the school's relatively lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending may provide opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. Addressing the socioeconomic factors and chronic absenteeism issues could be crucial in driving progress at the school.

Detail:

Public 2-4

310 N Monroe St
Rushville, IL 62681-1068

(217) 322-4311

District: Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
1001^st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,398

Students who attend Webster Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Rushville-Industry High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Two or more races:

5.7%

African American:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Webster Elementary School ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.14. (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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster Elementary School is $16,398.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Elementary School 1001^st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Webster Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5 705^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Webster Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Webster Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2010	70.87	708^th	2139	66.9%
2011	66.97	841^st	2147	60.8%
2012	61.85	1001^st	2166	53.8%
2013	62.54	871^st	2167	59.8%
2014	67.02	706^th	2093	66.3%
2015	60.59	706^th	2052	65.6%
2016	39.30	1185^th	2046	42.1%
2017	33.95	1310^th	2044	35.9%
2018	33.54	1333^rd	2037	34.6%
2019	34.56	1326^th	2086	36.4%
2021	37.43	1107^th	1948	43.2%
2022	43.98	1091^st	2082	47.6%
2023	39.86	1175^th	2077	43.4%
2024	47.14	1001^st	2067	51.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Webster Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	45.08	334^th	763	56.2%
2019	22.62	1053^rd	1194	11.8%
2021	25.32	511^th	640	20.2%
2022	32.89	701^st	1113	37.0%
2023	33.58	719^th	1156	37.8%
2024	51.87	455^th	1195	61.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	49.61	810^th	1765	54.1%
2019	39.62	1118^th	1816	38.4%
2021	51.57	594^th	1514	60.8%
2022	59.64	566^th	1763	67.9%
2023	36.11	1143^rd	1808	36.8%
2024	53.90	702^nd	1793	60.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Webster Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	34.98	1263^rd	1964	35.7%
2019	36.84	1241^st	2019	38.5%
2021	48.93	773^rd	1680	54.0%
2022	57.50	736^th	1970	62.6%
2023	42.86	1036^th	1957	47.1%
2024	55.12	763^rd	1942	60.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Webster Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	32.38	1329^th	1972	32.6%
2019	32.45	1349^th	2019	33.2%
2021	22.77	1333^rd	1707	21.9%
2022	27.60	1369^th	1977	30.8%
2023	35.53	1200^th	1984	39.5%
2024	35.66	1171^st	1959	40.2%

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Rank History for White students at Webster Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	19.95	1260^th	1463	13.9%
2019	19.15	1266^th	1462	13.4%
2021	21.55	1115^th	1308	14.8%
2022	22.28	1191^st	1425	16.4%
2023	20.30	1202^nd	1419	15.3%
2024	29.29	1032^nd	1392	25.9%

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

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Enrollment information for Webster Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	238	2	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	245
2007	199	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	1	204
2008	178	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	3	186
2009	168	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	3	174
2010	201	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	3	208
2011	213	2	1	0	0	4	0	220
2012	240	4	2	2	0	9	0	257
2013	229	10	3	6	0	3	0	251
2014	216	8	2	11	0	4	0	241
2015	210	4	1	6	0	2	0	223
2016	224	9	0	6	0	1	0	240
2017	223	8	0	7	0	5	0	243
2018	201	7	0	4	0	6	0	218
2019	176	8	0	1	0	11	0	196
2020	165	8	1	2	0	10	0	186
2021	151	7	1	3	0	14	0	176
2022	147	10	1	3	0	13	0	174
2023	156	5	0	5	0	10	0	176

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
2006	245	19.0	12.9	50.2
2007	204	19.0	10.7	48.8
2008	186	12.0	15.5	47.5
2009	174	14.0	12.4	48.5
2010	208	15.0	13.8	45.4
2011	220	12.0	18.3	47.7
2012	257	13.0	19.7	53.7
2013	251	12.9	19.4	51
2014	241	14.0	17.2	46.5
2015	223	15.0	14.8	52
2016	240	17.0	14.1	52.9
2017	243	15.5	15.5	49.8
2018	218	17.8	12.2	49.1
2019	196	13.0	15.0	47.4
2020	186	12.0	15.5	58.6
2021	176	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	174	12.9	13.4	56.9
2023	176	14.9	11.7	54.5

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
2006	245	19.0	12.9	50.2
2007	204	19.0	10.7	48.8
2008	186	12.0	15.5	47.5
2009	174	14.0	12.4	48.5
2010	208	15.0	13.8	45.4
2011	220	12.0	18.3	47.7
2012	257	13.0	19.7	53.7
2013	251	12.9	19.4	51
2014	241	14.0	17.2	46.5
2015	223	15.0	14.8	52
2016	240	17.0	14.1	52.9
2017	243	15.5	15.5	49.8
2018	218	17.8	12.2	49.1
2019	196	13.0	15.0	47.4
2020	186	12.0	15.5	58.6
2021	176	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	174	12.9	13.4	56.9
2023	176	14.9	11.7	54.5

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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