Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James A. Webster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
James A. Webster Elementary School's student population of 586 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Motto
“Success for ALL. No Excuses!”
School Rankings
James A. Webster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A. Webster Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1966 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
38%
Black
26%
21%
White
49%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James A. Webster Elementary School's ranking?
James A. Webster Elementary School is ranked #1966 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James A. Webster Elementary School often compared to?
James A. Webster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crookshank Elementary School, W. Douglas Hartley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James A. Webster Elementary School?
586 students attend James A. Webster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of James A. Webster Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James A. Webster Elementary School?
James A. Webster Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James A. Webster Elementary School offer ?
James A. Webster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James A. Webster Elementary School part of?
James A. Webster Elementary School is part of St. Johns School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day for Students - All schools dismissed 1 hour early
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning Day
June 01, 2027 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
November 22, 2027 (Monday)
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