Excellent
#468 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 12% in state
James A. Webster Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Johns · St. Augustine, FL
A St. Johns elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
420 N ORANGE ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Math 67% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James A. Webster Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James A. Webster Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,965
Median home value
$295,000
Median rent
$1,534/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crookshank Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| The Evelyn Hamblen CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Victory Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Moultrie Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Johns
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #11 of 46
- District spending per student
- $9,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
James A. Webster Elementary School is listed in ST. JOHNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James A. Webster Elementary School
James A. Webster Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Augustine, FL, part of St.
Johns, serving approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records 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
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Johns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (904) 547-3860
- Area population (ZIP 32084)
- 36,998
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32084; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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