Webster Elementary School

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Webster Elementary School ranks 121 st of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Webster Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Webster, New Hampshire, with a total enrollment of 84 students. The school is part of the Merrimack Valley School District, which is ranked 113 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Webster Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students, ranging from 96.43% to 98.81% over the past three years, compared to the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Compass Classical Academy Charter School and Andover Elementary School. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding state and district averages, while others fall behind. For example, in 2023-2024, Webster Elementary had 42% proficiency in math, compared to 41% statewide and 36% for the Merrimack Valley School District. However, in 5th grade reading, the school had 83% proficiency, significantly higher than the district's 46% and the state's 56%.

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Webster Elementary School has increased from 11.9% in 2020-2021 to 29.76% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 30th out of 229 elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 121st out of 234 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 2 stars. This suggests the school may be struggling to maintain its academic performance compared to other schools in the state, and it may need to allocate more resources and support to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged population and ensure more consistent and equitable academic outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public K-5

936 Battle St.
Webster, NH 03303-7305

(603) 648-2467

District: Merrimack Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
121^st of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,212

Students who attend Webster Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Merrimack Valley Middle School
High:	Merrimack Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Two or more races:

2.4%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Webster Elementary School ranks worse than 51.7% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Merrimack Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.4%), two or more races (2.4%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School is 10.6, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Merrimack Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Webster Elementary School employs 7.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster Elementary School is $17,212. 3 elementary schools in the Merrimack Valley School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Elementary School 121^st of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Webster Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Merrimack Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrimack Valley School District 113^th of 163 New Hampshire 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	NH State Percentile
2006	91.80	7^th	238	97.1%
2007	80.68	34^th	237	85.7%
2008	62.42	87^th	236	63.1%
2009	36.65	179^th	240	25.4%
2010	36.50	175^th	242	27.7%
2011	53.10	124^th	237	47.7%
2012	70.52	63^rd	241	73.9%
2013	72.89	51^st	241	78.8%
2014	56.05	104^th	242	57.0%
2015	48.98	115^th	206	44.2%
2016	77.09	43^rd	244	82.4%
2017	80.86	30^th	229	86.9%
2018	76.28	35^th	231	84.8%
2019	59.79	91^st	231	60.6%
2021	22.04	173^rd	211	18.0%
2022	35.96	155^th	233	33.5%
2023	40.12	155^th	237	34.6%
2024	50.29	121^st	234	48.3%

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Rank History for White students at Webster Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	75.46	36^th	227	84.1%
2019	59.47	89^th	229	61.1%
2021	21.25	176^th	209	15.8%
2022	34.52	158^th	229	31.0%
2023	38.98	150^th	233	35.6%
2024	52.39	119^th	228	47.8%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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: New Hampshire Department 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	Total
1991	103	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
1992	103	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
1993	106	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
1994	109	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	109
1995	100	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	100
1996	100	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	100
1997	102	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	102
1998	114	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	115
1999	105	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	105
2000	104	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
2001	98	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
2002	108	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	109
2003	108	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	109
2004	109	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	111
2005	113	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
2006	102	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
2007	120	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	121
2008	113	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	114
2009	103	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
2010	113	0	0	0	0	0	113
2011	111	0	0	0	0	0	111
2012	108	1	0	0	0	0	109
2013	108	1	0	0	0	0	109
2014	107	1	0	0	0	0	108
2015	98	1	0	0	0	0	99
2016	79	1	0	0	0	0	80
2017	94	1	0	0	0	0	95
2018	94	0	0	0	0	0	94
2019	90	0	0	0	0	0	90
2020	86	0	0	0	0	1	87
2021	83	0	0	0	0	1	84
2022	84	1	0	0	0	1	86
2023	81	1	0	0	0	2	84

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
1991	103	5.0	20.6	2.9
1992	103	5.6	18.3	5.8
1993	106	5.4	19.6	4.7
1994	109	5.4	20.2	9.2
1995	100	5.4	18.5	6
1996	100	5.4	18.5	6
1997	102	5.6	18.2	4.9
1998	115	6.1	18.9	12.2
1999	105	6.6	15.9	7.6
2000	106	6.6	16.1	14.2
2001	99	6.6	15.0	13.1
2002	109	6.9	15.8	20.2
2003	109	6.9	15.8	20.2
2004	111	7.8	14.2	13.5
2005	113	8.6	13.1	11.5
2006	103	8.2	12.6	10.7
2007	121	7.4	16.4	9.1
2008	114	7.4	15.4	9.6
2009	103	7.3	14.1	15.5
2010	113	7.3	15.4	13.3
2011	111	8.9	12.4	17.1
2012	109	7.7	14.1	21.1
2013	109	7.9	13.7	23.9
2014	108	7.9	13.6	25.9
2015	99	8.0	12.3	25.3
2016	80	7.0	11.4	22.5
2017	95	7.2	13.1	17.9
2018	94	7.1	13.2	16
2019	90	7.4	12.1	25.6
2020	87	7.3	11.9	21.8
2021	84	7.8	10.7	11.9
2022	86	7.9	10.8	19.8
2023	84	7.9	10.6	29.8

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
1991	103	5.0	20.6	2.9
1992	103	5.6	18.3	5.8
1993	106	5.4	19.6	4.7
1994	109	5.4	20.2	9.2
1995	100	5.4	18.5	6
1996	100	5.4	18.5	6
1997	102	5.6	18.2	4.9
1998	115	6.1	18.9	12.2
1999	105	6.6	15.9	7.6
2000	106	6.6	16.1	14.2
2001	99	6.6	15.0	13.1
2002	109	6.9	15.8	20.2
2003	109	6.9	15.8	20.2
2004	111	7.8	14.2	13.5
2005	113	8.6	13.1	11.5
2006	103	8.2	12.6	10.7
2007	121	7.4	16.4	9.1
2008	114	7.4	15.4	9.6
2009	103	7.3	14.1	15.5
2010	113	7.3	15.4	13.3
2011	111	8.9	12.4	17.1
2012	109	7.7	14.1	21.1
2013	109	7.9	13.7	23.9
2014	108	7.9	13.6	25.9
2015	99	8.0	12.3	25.3
2016	80	7.0	11.4	22.5
2017	95	7.2	13.1	17.9
2018	94	7.1	13.2	16
2019	90	7.4	12.1	25.6
2020	87	7.3	11.9	21.8
2021	84	7.8	10.7	11.9
2022	86	7.9	10.8	19.8
2023	84	7.9	10.6	29.8

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	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,212

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 91^st of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 155^th of 237 Elementary schools	26%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster Elementary School)	69	39	30%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Merrimack Valley School District)	66	54	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Webster Elementary School)	54	28	26%
3rd Grade Reading (Merrimack Valley School District)	54	43	11%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Webster Elementary School)	50	64	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Merrimack Valley School District)	42	40	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Webster Elementary School)	58	82	24%
4th Grade Reading (Merrimack Valley School District)	48	34	14%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Webster Elementary School)	46	31	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Merrimack Valley School District)	41	33	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	38	6%
5th Grade Reading (Webster Elementary School)	69	38	31%
5th Grade Reading (Merrimack Valley School District)	56	45	11%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Webster Elementary School)	46	15	31%
5th Grade Science (Merrimack Valley School District)	39	29	10%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Webster Elementary School)	55	36	19%
All Grades Mathematics (Merrimack Valley School District)	43	36	7%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Webster Elementary School)	61	45	16%
All Grades Reading (Merrimack Valley School District)	51	44	7%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Webster Elementary School)	46	15	31%
All Grades Science (Merrimack Valley School District)	38	27	11%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	90	84	6.7%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	90	81	10%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	29.8%	4.2%

Schools Near Webster Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)							NH SAS Reading (2024)							NH SAS 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	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	936 Battle St.	Webster	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 648-2467	84	8	10.6	29.8%	81 (96.4%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	50.3	121^st of 234 public elementary schools	48.3%		40.1	155^th of 237 public elementary schools	34.6%	34	40.0	33.0	58.0				42.0	33.0	44.0	83.0				51.0	50.0		50.0	$17,212
Salisbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	6 Whittemore Rd.	Salisbury	03268	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 648-2206	62	8	7.8	14.5%	60 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	61.1	82^nd of 234 public elementary schools	65.0%		51.7	116^th of 237 public elementary schools	51.1%	34		46.0	50.0				59.0		54.0	83.0				71.0	33.0		33.0	$22,333
Simonds Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 Church St.	Warner	03278	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 456-2241	157	20	8.0	21.0%	150 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	59.9	86^th of 234 public elementary schools	63.2%		48.7	122^nd of 237 public elementary schools	48.5%	36	85.0	36.0	36.0				53.0	56.0	59.0	55.0				57.0	50.0		50.0	$24,851
Boscawen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 BEST Ave.	Boscawen	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 753-6512	235	22	10.6	33.6%	209 (88.9%)	4 (1.7%)	13 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	55.6	104^th of 234 public elementary schools	55.6%		59.9	84^th of 237 public elementary schools	64.6%	20	86.0	68.0	32.0				62.0	55.0	65.0	39.0				54.0	23.0		23.0	$18,227
Penacook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	60 Village St.	Penacook	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 753-4891	330	28	11.9	37.6%	284 (86.1%)	8 (2.4%)	16 (4.8%)	14 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	14.9	205^th of 234 public elementary schools	12.4%		16.7	211^th of 237 public elementary schools	11.0%	6	43.0	24.0	17.0				28.0	29.0	30.0	36.0				32.0				$17,138
Canterbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	15 Baptist Rd.	Canterbury	03224	Merrimack County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 783-9944	116	10	11.9	13.8%	112 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	83.7	29^th of 234 public elementary schools	87.6%		66.4	64^th of 237 public elementary schools	73.0%	35		56.0	71.0				64.0		69.0	79.0				72.0	54.0		54.0	$17,864
Beaver Meadow School	Public	PK, KG-5	40 Sewalls Fall Rd.	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0853	365	33	11.1	37.5%	304 (83.3%)	29 (7.9%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (5.2%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	40	147^th of 234 public elementary schools	37.2%		21.6	200^th of 237 public elementary schools	15.6%	53	52.0	28.0	37.0				39.0	62.0	25.0	57.0				46.0	33.0		33.0	$14,924
Harold Martin School	Public	PK, KG-3	271 Main St.	Hopkinton	03229	Merrimack County	Hopkinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 746-3473	281	24	11.6	8.5%	255 (90.7%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)								(n/a)	49.0						49.0	51.0						51.0				$19,820
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5 Elm Street	Northfield	03276	Belknap County	Compass Classical Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 729-3370	101	13	7.7	61.4%	91 (90.1%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	7.2	229^th of 234 public elementary schools	2.1%		2.2	236^th of 237 public elementary schools	0.4%	7	0.0	0.0		15.0				21.0	20.0		42.0			26.0			10.0
Andover Elementary School	Public	K-8	20 School St.	Andover	03216	Merrimack County	Andover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 735-5494	185	19	9.7	31.9%	179 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	36.2	157^th of 234 public elementary schools	32.9%		41.5	150^th of 237 public elementary schools	36.7%	7	17.0	47.0	50.0	21.0	25.0	29.0	32.0	28.0	32.0	64.0	47.0	58.0	61.0	50.0	45.0	36.0	40.0	$18,479

Frequently Asked Questions about Webster Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Webster Elementary School?

Students at Webster Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Webster Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Merrimack Valley Middle School
High : Merrimack Valley High School

How many students attend Webster Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Webster Elementary School.

What district is Webster Elementary School in?

Merrimack Valley School District

Is Webster Elementary School a good school?

Webster Elementary School ranks 121^st of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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