Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Webster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1725 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
24%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
29%
12%
White
17%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Webster Elementary School's ranking?
Webster Elementary School is ranked #1725 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
412 students attend Webster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Webster Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Webster Elementary School offer ?
Webster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Webster Elementary School part of?
Webster Elementary School is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
In what neighborhood is Webster Elementary School located?
Webster Elementary School is located in the Greater East Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Greater East Side.
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