Webster Elementary School in Urbandale, IA

At a glance

Reported students

519

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

38.4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa elementary enrollment

86th percentile

Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

610

Webster Elementary School: 519 reported students.

State peer staffing position

55th percentile

13.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 405
Teachers (FTE): 37
Student–teacher ratio: 10.9:1

What the reported data says about Webster Elementary School

Webster Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Urbandale. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Urbandale Comm School District. NCES reports 519 students for 2024–25.

Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Webster Elementary School

1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 6.9%
Students with disabilities: 10.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 23.9%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.9
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White73%
Hispanic7.9%
Black6.7%
Asian7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Valerius Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

598 reported students

Olmsted Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

622 reported students

Karen Acres Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

233 reported students

Urbandale Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

892 reported students

Urbandale High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,301 reported students

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Public schools near Webster Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Walnut Hills Elementary School Elementary · Waukee Comm School District	KG–05	708	2 mi
Waterford Elementary School Elementary · Waukee Comm School District	KG–05	464	2.5 mi
Shuler Elementary School Elementary · Waukee Comm School District	KG–05	592	2.5 mi
Eason Elementary School Elementary · Waukee Comm School District	KG–05	590	2.8 mi
Valerius Elementary School Elementary · Urbandale Comm School District	PK–05	598	2.9 mi
Horizon Elementary Elementary · Johnston Comm School District	KG–05	613	3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary School

What grades does Webster Elementary School serve?

Webster Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Urbandale Comm School District.

How many students attend Webster Elementary School?

Webster Elementary School reported 519 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 405 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 519 students and 38.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Webster Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Webster Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Urbandale Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Webster Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

23.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Webster Elementary School in?

Webster Elementary School is part of Urbandale Comm School District, based in Urbandale, IA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Webster Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walnut Hills Elementary School (2 mi), Waterford Elementary School (2.5 mi), Shuler Elementary School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.