Wells Elementary School (Closed 2023)

160 Rusk Ave
Wells, TX 75976
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wells Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(20-21)
35-39%
37%
(20-21)
45-49%
42%
(20-21)
≤20%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
72%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Wells Elementary School?
146 students attend Wells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Wells Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wells Elementary School?
Wells Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wells Elementary School offer ?
Wells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wells Elementary School part of?
Wells Elementary School is part of Wells Independent School District.

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