Webster (daniel) Elementary

Daniel Webster Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco serving 356 students across kindergarten through fifth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10, rated Exceptional — with academic performance at 8.0 and a growth score of 9.8 that leads its profile. That 9.8 signals students consistently gain ground faster than statewide peers, a measure of instructional impact independent of where a student starts.

Among 9,533 ranked public schools in California, Webster places 240th, outperforming 98% of schools statewide. Within San Francisco, it ranks 10th out of 119 public schools — placing it at the front of a large, dense urban district. Across California's 5,817 elementary schools specifically, Webster places 194th.

The 8.0 academic score reflects solid proficiency; the 9.8 growth score signals exceptional student momentum. Growth measures how much students advance relative to statewide academic peers, meaning Webster students consistently outpace comparable classrooms across California. Class sizes average 22.2 students per teacher.

For families comparing elementary options in San Francisco, Webster's top-10 city ranking and 98th-percentile statewide standing make it one of the most data-supported choices in the district.

The student-teacher ratio at Webster (daniel) Elementary is 22.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.