WEBSTER AREA ELEMENTARY - 03

Webster Area Elementary - 03 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Webster Area School District 18-5 school district, located in Webster, SD with about 283 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Webster Area Elementary - 03 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Webster Area Elementary is a public school located in Webster, South Dakota, serving the local community within the Webster Area School District. As an elementary institution, it focuses on foundational education, typically catering to students from kindergarten through the early elementary grades. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, ensuring that children in the Webster area receive a quality education rooted in the values of the local community.

The school operates as part of a smaller, close-knit district, which often allows for a more personalized approach to teaching and stronger relationships between students, staff, and families. By utilizing resources provided through their district portal, the school emphasizes both traditional curriculum standards and the development of essential life skills. Webster Area Elementary serves as a central hub for childhood development in the region, striving to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Webster Area Elementary - 03 at (605) 345-4651 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

102 East Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
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WEBSTER AREA ELEMENTARY - 03 is a public Title I school in Webster, SD with about 283 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
283
Teachers:
18.98
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 283 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEBSTER AREA ELEMENTARY - 03 is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
90.1%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.