Webster Area Elementary - 03
Tel:
(605)345-4651
- Webster Area Elementary - 03 serves 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Webster Area Elementary - 03 placed in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Webster Area Elementary - 03 places among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Webster Area Elementary - 03's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 283 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Webster Area Elementary - 03 is ranked within the top 5% of all 632 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Webster Area Elementary - 03 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #16 out of 632 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 91% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Webster Area 18-5 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Webster Area Elementary - 03 is Webster Area High School - 01 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Webster Area Middle School - 02 (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Webster Webster Area High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 146 students
0.0 miles
102 East Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605)345-3548 0.0 9-12 146 - Webster Webster Area Middle School - 02 Grades: 6-8 | 126 students
0.0 miles
102 East Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605)345-4651 0.0 6-8 126 - Waubay Waubay Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-5 | 108 students
10.2 miles
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605)947-4529 10.2 PK-5 108 - Waubay Waubay High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 47 students
10.2 miles
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605)947-4529 10.2 9-12 47 - Waubay Waubay Middle School - 03 Grades: 6-8 | 28 students
10.2 miles
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605)947-4529 10.2 6-8 28
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