Daniel Webster Elementary School
Tel:
(914) 576-4460
Daniel Webster Elementary School serves 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Daniel Webster Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Daniel Webster Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Daniel Webster Elementary School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 497 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Daniel Webster Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Daniel Webster Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1421 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 27% |
| Black | 27% | 17% |
| White | 41% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Rochelle City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Daniel Webster Elementary School is New Rochelle High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mount Vernon High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Columbus Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Rochelle Columbus Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 802 students
0.6 miles
275 Washington Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4401 0.6 K-5 802 - Pelham Hutchinson School Grades: K-5 | 371 students
0.6 miles
301 3rd Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-3640 0.6 K-5 371 - New Rochelle New Rochelle High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,485 students
0.7 miles
265 Clove Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4502 0.7 9-12 3,485 - Mount Vernon Mount Vernon High School Magnet School
Grades: 8-12 | 1,451 student
1.1 miles
100 California Rd
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300 1.1 8-12 1,451 - Pelham Colonial School Grades: K-5 | 323 students
1.2 miles
315 Highbrook Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-2680 1.2 K-5 323
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