Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Webster Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Webster Elementary School serves the west part of Urbandale, IA, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Webster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Webster Elementary School's student population of 519 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Teaching All—Reaching All'
School Rankings
Webster Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webster Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Webster Elementary School's ranking?
Webster Elementary School is ranked #43 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Webster Elementary School often compared to?
Webster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stilwell Junior High School, Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
519 students attend Webster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Webster Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Webster Elementary School offer ?
Webster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Webster Elementary School part of?
Webster Elementary School is part of Urbandale Comm School District.
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