WELLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wellton Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Wellton Elementary District (4504) school district, located in Wellton, AZ with about 215 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 9 teachers, Wellton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wellton Elementary School, located in Wellton, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Wellton Elementary School District. Situated on San Jose Avenue, the school provides foundational education to students in a rural setting, focusing on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It is dedicated to fostering academic growth while preparing students for success in their future educational pursuits through a blend of core curriculum standards and community-focused engagement.

The school is noted for its commitment to the small-town values that define the Wellton area, emphasizing strong relationships between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a manageable school size, Wellton Elementary aims to offer personalized attention to its student body, ensuring that individual learning needs are met. The campus serves as a primary hub for local families, playing a vital role in the social and intellectual development of the children residing in this desert community.

For more information, contact Wellton Elementary School at (928) 785-3311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

29126 San Jose Avenue
Wellton, AZ 85356
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WELLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Wellton, AZ with about 215 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
215
Teachers:
9.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 215 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WELLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.5%
White
16.3%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.