Webster Elementary

Summary:

Webster Elementary is a public elementary school in Watertown, Wisconsin, serving 369 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Watertown Unified School District, which is ranked 203 out of 428 districts in the state.

Webster Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5, with 4th-grade students scoring 71.7% and 75.47% proficient or better, respectively. Webster's performance in Social Studies and Science is also noteworthy, with 4th-grade proficiency rates of 69.81% and 67.92%, outpacing the district and state. The school's special education and low-income student populations also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 15% and 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to other schools in the area, Schurz Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, both within the Watertown Unified School District, Webster Elementary outperforms them across all subject areas and grade levels. Even when compared to the highly-ranked elementary schools in the neighboring Oconomowoc Area School District, Webster's students achieve proficiency rates that are competitive with the top-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 634 S 12th St
       Watertown, WI  53094-4927


(920) 262-1490

District: Watertown Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
256th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,959 Help


Students who attend Webster Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Riverside Middle
High:    Watertown High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
Hispanic:
16.6%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Webster Elementary ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Watertown Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.77. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Webster Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Watertown Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), Hispanic (16.6%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Watertown Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webster Elementary is 12.8. 3 elementary schools in the Watertown Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster Elementary is $12,959. 3 elementary schools in the Watertown Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Elementary 256th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Webster Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Watertown Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Watertown Unified School District 203rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Webster Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Webster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.25 222nd 633 64.9%
2005 42.75 439th 632 30.5%
2006 56.53 407th 712 42.8%
2007 60.10 344th 689 50.1%
2008 50.11 646th 1021 36.7%
2009 46.77 691st 1030 32.9%
2010 39.22 781st 1045 25.3%
2011 51.41 642nd 1046 38.6%
2012 54.93 593rd 1045 43.3%
2013 31.29 852nd 1053 19.1%
2014 49.00 632nd 1061 40.4%
2015 58.39 511th 1076 52.5%
2016 43.13 688th 1075 36.0%
2017 57.87 464th 1071 56.7%
2018 52.49 539th 1025 47.4%
2019 63.96 372nd 1037 64.1%
2021 72.54 249th 1050 76.3%
2022 77.16 189th 1067 82.3%
2023 84.71 106th 1067 90.1%
2024 73.77 256th 1061 75.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Webster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.82 43rd 96 55.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Webster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.47 242nd 275 12.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Webster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.66 439th 721 39.1%
2019 56.29 268th 742 63.9%
2021 68.81 149th 746 80.0%
2022 69.74 148th 748 80.2%
2023 88.52 33rd 770 95.7%
2024 76.97 121st 790 84.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Webster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.58 668th 854 21.8%
2019 46.37 466th 874 46.7%
2021 61.75 258th 847 69.5%
2022 63.36 259th 859 69.8%
2023 77.70 95th 871 89.1%
2024 69.70 184th 866 78.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Webster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.17 480th 997 51.9%
2019 61.27 397th 1002 60.4%
2021 80.93 130th 1004 87.1%
2022 81.22 128th 1017 87.4%
2023 83.68 101st 1010 90.0%
2024 60.74 439th 1011 56.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Webster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.64 543rd 997 45.5%
2019 66.32 313th 1002 68.8%
2021 61.19 395th 1003 60.6%
2022 69.75 276th 1017 72.9%
2023 82.58 117th 1011 88.4%
2024 81.15 133rd 1012 86.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Webster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.05 83rd 266 68.8%
2021 69.40 54th 274 80.3%
2022 80.63 41st 296 86.1%
2023 42.32 158th 290 45.5%
2024 72.76 70th 331 78.9%
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Rank History for White students at Webster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.50 408th 686 40.5%
2019 61.12 274th 718 61.8%
2021 70.66 178th 699 74.5%
2022 73.77 147th 704 79.1%
2023 83.95 63rd 715 91.2%
2024 74.52 153rd 727 79.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Webster Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 521 1 9 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 540
1989 579 n/a 6 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 591
1990 489 1 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1991 507 1 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1992 470 1 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 462 0 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1994 449 1 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 427 0 3 23 6 n/a n/a 0 459
1996 427 0 3 23 6 n/a n/a 0 459
1997 432 1 4 14 6 n/a n/a 0 457
1998 417 0 1 15 3 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 424 0 5 23 3 n/a n/a 0 455
2000 421 2 2 28 4 n/a n/a 0 457
2001 422 3 2 39 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 417 6 4 41 5 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 417 6 4 41 5 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 461 7 7 48 2 n/a n/a 0 525
2005 451 11 2 54 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2006 376 11 4 58 3 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 412 11 5 72 3 n/a n/a 0 503
2008 434 6 5 75 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2009 462 11 5 75 2 n/a n/a 0 555
2010 454 9 4 65 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2011 393 5 2 57 1 1 4 0 463
2012 387 4 3 48 2 1 3 0 448
2013 370 3 3 45 2 0 7 0 430
2014 367 3 3 47 1 0 12 0 433
2015 350 9 4 45 1 0 12 0 421
2016 345 10 2 51 1 0 9 0 418
2017 341 9 2 65 0 0 15 0 432
2018 338 14 2 72 0 1 12 0 439
2019 330 10 2 72 0 1 21 0 436
2020 336 9 2 75 0 1 31 0 454
2021 272 13 3 57 0 1 21 0 367
2022 271 13 3 63 0 1 20 0 371
2023 275 12 1 59 0 1 21 0 369
2024 271 17 1 62 0 0 22 0 373

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Webster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 540 31.5 17.1 10.9
1989 591 32.0 18.4 15.1
1990 502 31.0 16.1 13.3
1991 520 33.4 15.5 9.2
1992 488 31.3 15.5 12.1
1993 485 30.4 16.0 11.1
1994 470 27.7 17.0 11.9
1995 459 28.0 16.4 12
1996 459 28.0 16.4 12
1997 457 27.9 16.4 11.6
1998 436 27.5 15.9 12.2
1999 455 26.7 17.0 19.1
2000 457 27.1 16.9 20.1
2001 469 27.1 17.3 21.5
2002 473 28.5 16.6 32.8
2003 473 28.5 16.6 32.8
2004 525 29.1 18.0 31.2
2005 520 30.0 17.3 n/a
2006 452 26.3 17.2 n/a
2007 503 28.8 17.5 34.4
2008 522 28.8 18.1 33.3
2009 555 27.8 20.0 33.2
2010 533 29.7 17.9 38.3
2011 463 26.6 17.3 33.7
2012 448 28.7 15.6 42.2
2013 430 26.8 16.0 48.6
2014 433 27.8 15.5 39
2015 421 n/a n/a 45.8
2016 418 27.0 15.4 46.9
2017 432 26.3 16.4 36.8
2018 439 26.3 16.6 38.7
2019 436 27.2 16.0 41.5
2020 454 28.0 16.2 43.6
2021 367 28.0 13.1 50.4
2022 371 27.0 13.7 47.7
2023 369 27.5 13.4 46.1
2024 373 29.0 12.8 45

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 540 31.5 17.1 10.9
1989 591 32.0 18.4 15.1
1990 502 31.0 16.1 13.3
1991 520 33.4 15.5 9.2
1992 488 31.3 15.5 12.1
1993 485 30.4 16.0 11.1
1994 470 27.7 17.0 11.9
1995 459 28.0 16.4 12
1996 459 28.0 16.4 12
1997 457 27.9 16.4 11.6
1998 436 27.5 15.9 12.2
1999 455 26.7 17.0 19.1
2000 457 27.1 16.9 20.1
2001 469 27.1 17.3 21.5
2002 473 28.5 16.6 32.8
2003 473 28.5 16.6 32.8
2004 525 29.1 18.0 31.2
2005 520 30.0 17.3 n/a
2006 452 26.3 17.2 n/a
2007 503 28.8 17.5 34.4
2008 522 28.8 18.1 33.3
2009 555 27.8 20.0 33.2
2010 533 29.7 17.9 38.3
2011 463 26.6 17.3 33.7
2012 448 28.7 15.6 42.2
2013 430 26.8 16.0 48.6
2014 433 27.8 15.5 39
2015 421 n/a n/a 45.8
2016 418 27.0 15.4 46.9
2017 432 26.3 16.4 36.8
2018 439 26.3 16.6 38.7
2019 436 27.2 16.0 41.5
2020 454 28.0 16.2 43.6
2021 367 28.0 13.1 50.4
2022 371 27.0 13.7 47.7
2023 369 27.5 13.4 46.1
2024 373 29.0 12.8 45

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 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $800 (7.1%) $10,521 (92.9%) $11,321
2020 $678 (6.0%) $10,714 (94.0%) $11,392
2021 $864 (6.7%) $12,094 (93.3%) $12,959

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 372nd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 106th of 1067 Elementary schools
 25.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster Elementary)60.761.5
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Watertown Unified School District)45.142.6
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster Elementary)70.580.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Watertown Unified School District)53.458
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Elementary)47.868.8
 21%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Watertown Unified School District)43.852
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Webster Elementary)44.862.5
 17.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Watertown Unified School District)44.249
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Webster Elementary)59.778.1
 18.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Watertown Unified School District)5061
 11%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Webster Elementary)59.764.1
 4.4%
   4th Grade Science (Watertown Unified School District)50.453.5
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Elementary)44.863.8
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Watertown Unified School District)43.646.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Webster Elementary)49.365.5
 16.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Watertown Unified School District)55.147.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students436369
 15.4%
African American1012
 20%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic7259
 18.1%
Pacific Islander11
White330275
 16.7%
Two or More Races2121
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.5%46.1%
 4.6%


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Webster Elementary ranks 256th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Webster Elementary.

Students at Webster Elementary are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Students who attend Webster Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverside Middle
High : Watertown High


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