Webster Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Serving 299 students in grades 4-5, Webster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(13-14)
56%
59%
(13-14)
51%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
299 students attend Webster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Webster Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Webster Elementary School offer ?
Webster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Webster Elementary School part of?
Webster Elementary School is part of Clinton Community Unit School District 15.

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