Webster Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School
Should I attend Webster Elementary School or Whittier Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Webster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Webster Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
502 students
427 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#341 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
116
140
Kindergarten Students
66
43
Grade 1 Students
62
46
Grade 2 Students
69
45
Grade 3 Students
67
53
Grade 4 Students
49
52
Grade 5 Students
73
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
78%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%