Excellent
#468 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 12% in state
James A. Webster Elementary School
Elementary School · ST. JOHNS
420 N ORANGE ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#468 of 3,778
In St. Augustine
#7 of 32
public schools
In district
#11 of 46
ST. JOHNS
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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About James A. Webster Elementary School
James A. Webster Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Augustine, FL, part of ST.
JOHNS. James A. Webster Elementary School serves approximately 532 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
James A. Webster Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 3,778 schools in FL. Structured state assessment records for James A.
Webster Elementary School show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about James A. Webster Elementary School
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- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- District avg 7.9
- FL avg 6.6
Score Breakdown
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James A. Webster Elementary School — Students at James A. Webster Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How James A. Webster Elementary School Compares
See how James A. Webster Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
420 N ORANGE ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering James A. Webster Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, CROOKSHANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in St. Augustine, see our St. Augustine schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| R J MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Augustine | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| CROOKSHANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| VICTORY PREPARATORY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| THE PIONEER SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN St. Augustine | 1.2 mi | 4.0 |
| THE EVELYN HAMBLEN CENTER St. Augustine | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| MOULTRIE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.4 mi | — |
| ST GERARD CAMPUS INC St. Augustine | 1.8 mi | — |
| SEBASTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
| KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.9 mi | 9.1 |
| FIRST COAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE St. Augustine | 2.2 mi | — |
| ST. JOHNS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL St. Augustine | 2.2 mi | 6.2 |
| ST. JOHNS VIRTUAL FRANCHISE St. Augustine | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| LIFE WORK/PROJECT SEARCH St. Augustine | 2.2 mi | 3.6 |
| ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL St. Augustine | 2.2 mi | 6.2 |
| ST. AUGUSTINE PUBLIC MONTESSORI SCHOOL (SAPMS) St. Augustine | 2.1 mi | 2.5 |
| CATHEDRAL PARISH SCHOOL St. Augustine | 2.2 mi | 6.2 |
| DEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FSDB) St. Augustine | 2.4 mi | 7.1 |
| DEAF MIDDLE SCHOOL (FSDB) St. Augustine | 2.4 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32084 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,965
Median Home Value
$295,000
Median Rent
$1,534/mo
Population
36,998
College Educated
32.2%
Homeownership
65.3%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Median Age
43.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about James A. Webster Elementary School
What grades does James A. Webster Elementary School serve?
James A. Webster Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend James A. Webster Elementary School?
James A. Webster Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James A. Webster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James A. Webster Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James A. Webster Elementary School rank in FL?
James A. Webster Elementary School ranks #468 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is James A. Webster Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
James A. Webster Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James A. Webster Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James A. Webster Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James A. Webster Elementary School a charter school?
No, James A. Webster Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James A. Webster Elementary School a Title I school?
No, James A. Webster Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James A. Webster Elementary School?
72.4% of students at James A. Webster Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Johns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (904) 547-3860
Resources & Links
District
ST. JOHNS- District Enrollment
- 51,434
- Schools in District
- 55
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $9,990
- District Rank
- #11 of 46
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