Webster Area Elementary - 03
102 East Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Webster, SD 57274
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(605)345-4651
- Webster Area Elementary - 03 serves 268 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 45%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Webster Area Elementary - 03 placed in the top 1% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 26%.
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 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Webster Area Elementary - 03's student population of 268 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 268 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Webster Area Elementary - 03 is ranked within the top 1% of all 617 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 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 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall School Rank | #6 out of 617 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 45% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 91% | 74% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Webster Area 18-5 School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 is Enemy Swim Day School (12.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Waubay Elementary - 02 (10.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Webster Webster Area High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 136 students
0.0 miles
102 East Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605)345-3548 0.0 9-12 136 - Waubay Waubay Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-5 | 95 students
10.2 miles
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605)947-4529 10.2 PK-5 95 - Waubay Enemy Swim Day School Grades: K-8
12.8 miles
13525 446th Avenue
Waubay, SD 57273
(605)947-4605 12.8 K-8 n/a - Florence Florence Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-6 | 158 students
21.4 miles
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605)758-2412 21.4 PK-6 158 - Langford Langford Area Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-5 | 89 students
24.1 miles
206 Chestnut
Langford, SD 57454
(605)493-6454 24.1 PK-5 89
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