Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Samuel B. Webb Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Samuel B. Webb Elementary School serves the west part of Wethersfield, CT, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most residents are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School's student population of 342 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
342 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
EMPATHY. EQUITY. ACHIEVEMENT.
School Rankings
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel B. Webb Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
60%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel B. Webb Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School is ranked #443 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Samuel B. Webb Elementary School often compared to?
Samuel B. Webb Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highcrest School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Samuel B. Webb Elementary School?
342 students attend Samuel B. Webb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Samuel B. Webb Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel B. Webb Elementary School?
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Samuel B. Webb Elementary School offer ?
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Samuel B. Webb Elementary School part of?
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School is part of Wethersfield School District.
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