Webster Street Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Webster Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Webster Street Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Webster Street Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Webster Street Elementary School?
292 students attend Webster Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Webster Street Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webster Street Elementary School?
Webster Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Webster Street Elementary School offer ?
Webster Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Webster Street Elementary School part of?
Webster Street Elementary School is part of Yazoo City Municipal School District.
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