Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Webster Elementary - 06 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Webster Elementary - 06's student population of 391 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Webster Elementary - 06 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webster Elementary - 06 is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Webster Elementary - 06's ranking?
Webster Elementary - 06 is ranked #550 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Webster Elementary - 06?
391 students attend Webster Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Webster Elementary - 06 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Webster Elementary - 06?
Webster Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Webster Elementary - 06 offer ?
Webster Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Webster Elementary - 06 part of?
Webster Elementary - 06 is part of Yankton School District 63-3.
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