Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Webster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Webster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Webster Elementary School's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Webster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webster Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3970 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
34%
16%
White
30%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Webster Elementary School's ranking?
Webster Elementary School is ranked #3970 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Webster Elementary School often compared to?
Webster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walberta Park Primary School, Waterman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
641 students attend Webster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Webster Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Webster Elementary School offer ?
Webster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Webster Elementary School part of?
Webster Elementary School is part of Syracuse City School District.
In what neighborhood is Webster Elementary School located?
Webster Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Syracuse, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Northside.
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