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Webster Area Elementary - 03

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Webster Area Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Webster, South Dakota, with 265 students. The school is part of the Webster Area 18-5 school district, which is ranked 24th out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Webster Area Elementary - 03 consistently performs well on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with students scoring significantly above the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, ranking 11th out of 161 South Dakota elementary schools for male students in ELA and 10th out of 110 schools for students of low socioeconomic status in Mathematics. The school has maintained a consistently high ranking among South Dakota elementary schools, with a peak ranking of 4th out of 204 schools in the 2017-2018 school year, and it has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average.

While Webster Area Elementary - 03 is a high-performing school, the nearby Waubay Elementary - 02 also demonstrates strong academic performance, with students scoring above the state averages in both ELA and Mathematics. This suggests that the Webster Area 18-5 district and the Waubay School District 18-3 are both providing quality education to their students. The school's strong performance for students of low socioeconomic status is noteworthy, and while the school has consistently maintained a high level of performance, there are some areas, such as female student performance and chronic absenteeism, where it could potentially improve.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 102 E Ninth Ave
       Webster, SD  57274

(605) 345-4651

District: Webster Area 18-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,363 Help


Students who attend Webster Area Elementary - 03 usually attend:

Middle:    Webster Area Middle School - 02
High:    Webster Area High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Two or more races:
5.3%
American Indian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.9% Help


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Compare Details Webster Area Elementary - 03 ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.65. (See more...)
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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 Area Elementary - 03 is $10,363.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster Area Elementary - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Area Elementary - 03 40th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Webster Area Elementary - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Webster Area 18-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Area 18-5 24th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Webster Area Elementary - 03

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Rank History for all students at Webster Area Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.88 8th 187 95.7%
2004 84.85 4th 189 97.9%
2005 78.92 9th 194 95.4%
2006 79.95 12th 197 93.9%
2007 61.56 85th 194 56.2%
2008 74.07 28th 194 85.6%
2009 61.24 81st 196 58.7%
2010 76.27 32nd 206 84.5%
2012 66.58 72nd 214 66.4%
2013 75.38 30th 201 85.1%
2015 84.44 9th 209 95.7%
2016 91.71 4th 206 98.1%
2017 90.17 8th 207 96.1%
2018 90.36 4th 204 98.0%
2019 90.38 7th 206 96.6%
2021 81.84 22nd 202 89.1%
2022 78.76 36th 202 82.2%
2023 73.05 43rd 204 78.9%
2024 74.65 40th 201 80.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Webster Area Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.62 3rd 121 97.5%
2019 95.97 3rd 121 97.5%
2024 77.34 10th 110 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Webster Area Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.80 7th 163 95.7%
2019 93.52 4th 155 97.4%
2021 82.23 14th 151 90.7%
2022 67.48 43rd 150 71.3%
2023 62.04 53rd 154 65.6%
2024 55.34 77th 165 53.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Webster Area Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.42 9th 170 94.7%
2019 79.01 25th 160 84.4%
2021 78.23 23rd 157 85.4%
2022 86.06 15th 154 90.3%
2023 77.28 28th 166 83.1%
2024 85.63 11th 161 93.2%
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Rank History for White students at Webster Area Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.15 5th 186 97.3%
2019 88.56 7th 191 96.3%
2021 78.07 22nd 185 88.1%
2022 75.09 41st 184 77.7%
2023 65.28 61st 185 67.0%
2024 75.47 31st 184 83.2%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota 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.

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Enrollment information for Webster Area Elementary - 03

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 398 398
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 392 392
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 380 380
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 380 380
1993 315 0 0 0 15 n/a n/a 0 330
1994 324 0 0 0 13 n/a n/a 0 337
1995 288 2 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 308
1996 288 2 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 308
1997 328 2 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 347
1998 315 2 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 254 2 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 267
2000 235 2 2 0 8 n/a n/a 0 247
2001 234 2 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 245
2002 224 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 230
2003 224 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 230
2004 213 1 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 223
2005 237 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2006 228 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 204 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2008 196 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2009 203 1 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 209
2010 227 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 233
2011 242 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 248
2012 258 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 265
2013 268 4 1 2 2 2 5 0 284
2014 259 1 1 5 3 1 16 0 286
2015 252 0 1 3 6 1 15 0 278
2016 243 0 1 4 6 1 13 0 268
2017 267 0 1 8 6 1 15 0 298
2018 255 0 1 8 6 1 12 0 283
2019 251 0 1 7 8 0 11 0 278
2020 238 0 0 13 5 0 11 0 267
2021 227 0 0 13 9 0 10 0 259
2022 226 0 0 16 12 0 12 0 266
2023 231 0 0 8 12 0 14 0 265

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 Area Elementary - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 398 21.8 18.2 n/a
1990 392 18.0 21.7 n/a
1991 380 19.5 19.4 n/a
1992 380 19.5 19.4 n/a
1993 330 22.4 14.7 n/a
1994 337 21.3 15.8 n/a
1995 308 21.0 14.7 n/a
1996 308 21.0 14.7 n/a
1997 347 23.5 14.8 19.3
1998 328 22.5 14.6 32.9
1999 267 16.6 16.1 40.1
2000 247 19.3 12.8 34.4
2001 245 19.9 12.3 34.3
2002 230 17.1 13.5 31.7
2003 230 17.1 13.5 31.7
2004 223 16.8 13.3 37.7
2005 241 16.6 14.5 38.6
2006 232 17.7 13.1 34.9
2007 210 16.7 12.6 39
2008 200 16.8 11.9 44
2009 209 15.9 13.2 41.6
2010 233 16.8 13.8 43.3
2011 248 17.3 14.2 37.1
2012 265 16.0 16.5 27.5
2013 284 18.7 15.1 28.9
2014 286 19.0 15.0 30.4
2015 278 18.0 15.4 24.5
2016 268 17.0 15.7 28.7
2017 298 18.3 16.2 27.5
2018 283 18.9 14.9 21.2
2019 278 18.5 14.9 29.9
2020 267 17.8 14.9 22.1
2021 259 17.4 14.8 22.4
2022 266 17.4 15.2 14.7
2023 265 17.3 15.2 21.9

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 Webster Area Elementary - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 398 21.8 18.2 n/a
1990 392 18.0 21.7 n/a
1991 380 19.5 19.4 n/a
1992 380 19.5 19.4 n/a
1993 330 22.4 14.7 n/a
1994 337 21.3 15.8 n/a
1995 308 21.0 14.7 n/a
1996 308 21.0 14.7 n/a
1997 347 23.5 14.8 19.3
1998 328 22.5 14.6 32.9
1999 267 16.6 16.1 40.1
2000 247 19.3 12.8 34.4
2001 245 19.9 12.3 34.3
2002 230 17.1 13.5 31.7
2003 230 17.1 13.5 31.7
2004 223 16.8 13.3 37.7
2005 241 16.6 14.5 38.6
2006 232 17.7 13.1 34.9
2007 210 16.7 12.6 39
2008 200 16.8 11.9 44
2009 209 15.9 13.2 41.6
2010 233 16.8 13.8 43.3
2011 248 17.3 14.2 37.1
2012 265 16.0 16.5 27.5
2013 284 18.7 15.1 28.9
2014 286 19.0 15.0 30.4
2015 278 18.0 15.4 24.5
2016 268 17.0 15.7 28.7
2017 298 18.3 16.2 27.5
2018 283 18.9 14.9 21.2
2019 278 18.5 14.9 29.9
2020 267 17.8 14.9 22.1
2021 259 17.4 14.8 22.4
2022 266 17.4 15.2 14.7
2023 265 17.3 15.2 21.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Webster Area Elementary - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $499 (5.4%) $8,809 (94.6%) $9,308
2021 $988 (9.6%) $9,260 (90.4%) $10,248
2022 $1,030 (10.3%) $8,947 (89.7%) $9,976
2023 $572 (5.5%) $9,791 (94.5%) $10,363

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster Area Elementary - 03

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 43rd of 204 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster Area Elementary - 03)77.563.9
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster Area 18-5)77.563.9
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster Area Elementary - 03)82.566.7
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster Area 18-5)82.566.7
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Area Elementary - 03)66.760.6
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Area 18-5)66.760.6
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Webster Area Elementary - 03)88.978.8
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Webster Area 18-5)88.978.8
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Area Elementary - 03)76.247.1
 29.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Area 18-5)76.247.1
 29.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Webster Area Elementary - 03)71.447.1
 24.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Webster Area 18-5)71.447.1
 24.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Webster Area Elementary - 03)64.352.9
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Webster Area 18-5)64.352.9
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Webster Area Elementary - 03)73.757.3
 16.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Webster Area 18-5)71.661.9
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Webster Area Elementary - 03)80.564.1
 16.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Webster Area 18-5)6449.4
 14.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students278265
 4.7%
African American00
American Indian812
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White251231
 8%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.9%21.9%
 8%

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Students who attend Webster Area Elementary - 03 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Webster Area Middle School - 02
High : Webster Area High School - 01

Webster Area Elementary - 03 ranks 40th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Webster Area Elementary - 03 are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Webster Area Elementary - 03.


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