Webster Elementary School

425 NE 5th St
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 668-1210 School website
Grades:
PK-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 8:15AM-2:45PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis School Finder Rating

Below Average

About

Extra programming

Webster has a variety of extracurricular programs available to students. They offer GEMS & GISE, chess, & other creative after school classes each semester. They work to respond to student interests & needs to provide the classes families want, as well as academic support & other support programs.

Uniforms

Students who attend Webster Elementary School are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Students at this school

Students, by population (276 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    4%
  • Asian
    3%
  • Black or African American
    43%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    22%
  • Two or more races
    6%
  • White
    21%
  • English Language Learner
    26%
  • From a Low Income Background
    84%
  • Special Education
    27%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (28 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    15%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hispanic
    5%
  • Two or more races
    5%
  • White
    75%

Average student to teacher ratio

10:1

Academics

Below Average

Academic performance rating

Below Average

Academic programming

Webster Elementary is a community school. They focus on mind-body connection, problem-solving, & action oriented engagement. They offer embedded advanced academics & student leadership opportunities.

Special education programming

Webster has a variety of special education programs. They welcome students in their Early Childhood Special Education, Developmental Cognitive Disabilities, Emotional Behavioral Disorder, & Resource classrooms. This year, Webster is also in the early stages of becoming a Special Olympics Unified school.

English language learner programming

Webster supports a curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of their English learners.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

1 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2025 math proficiency - 13%

2 out of 10 students read at grade level

2025 reading proficiency - 19%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

2 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2025 math progress - 20%

4 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2025 reading progress - 40%

Climate

Below Average

Climate performance rating

Below Average

School values

In community & with equity, Webster believes that all students can learn & must be provided the support & opportunities to engage in meaningful, challenging work. They believe that all of us have the power to be changemakers, & that the school must model & instill a growth mindset so that students can reach their maximum potential. They also believe that diversity brings depth & richness to everyone’s lives, that it must be honored & celebrated, & that it is everyone’s duty to uphold the dignity of each & every person in the community. Webster builds a community where all voices are welcomed & heard, where collaboration is valued, & where mistakes & failures are embraced as opportunities for further learning.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
89% 85% 63% 67% 82% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
80% 60% 58% 59% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 13 1 10 13 3

Equity

Below Average

Equity performance rating

Below Average

Equity vision

Webster follows the MPS’s vision, all students–no matter their background, ZIP code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds key knowledge to prepare students for future success.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 9% Black or African American City average 1% English Language Learner City average 6% From a Low Income Background City average 2% Hispanic City average 6% Special Education City average 48% White City average 16% All students
0% 100% City average 9% Black or African American City average 1% English Language Learner City average 6% From a Low Income Background City average 2% Hispanic City average 6% Special Education City average 48% White City average 16% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 18% From a Low Income Background City average 54% White City average 30% All students City average 18% Black or African American
0% 100% City average 18% From a Low Income Background City average 54% White City average 30% All students City average 18% Black or African American

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 50% Asian City average 100% Two or more races City average 59% White
0% 100% City average 50% Asian City average 100% Two or more races City average 59% White

Teachers of color

25%

Students of color

78%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 46% Black or African American City average 78% English Language Learner City average 48% From a Low Income Background City average 65% Hispanic City average 44% Special Education City average 76% White City average 59% All students
0% 100% City average 46% Black or African American City average 78% English Language Learner City average 48% From a Low Income Background City average 65% Hispanic City average 44% Special Education City average 76% White City average 59% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students

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