WEBSTER BUILDING

Webster Building is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Oskaloosa Comm School District school district, located in Oskaloosa, IA with about 101 students. With about 2 teachers, Webster Building has a student/teacher ratio of about 50:1. 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.

The **Webster Building**, located at 508 S 7th Street in Oskaloosa, Iowa, serves as a historic and functional anchor within the Oskaloosa Community School District. Originally constructed in 1913 as the Webster Elementary School, the building is a prominent example of early 20th-century academic architecture in the region. Over the decades, it has transitioned from a traditional K-6 elementary facility into a versatile administrative and specialized learning hub that continues to support the district’s operations.

Today, the Webster Building is primarily recognized as the headquarters for the Oskaloosa Community School District’s administrative offices. In addition to housing district leadership and staff, the facility often serves as a site for alternative educational programming, community outreach, and special services. By repurposing this historic structure, the district has managed to maintain a piece of Oskaloosa’s educational heritage while providing a centralized, accessible location to manage the needs of its students, faculty, and the broader local community.

For more information, contact Webster Building at (641) 673-8092 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.