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.
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
WELLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Wellton, AZ with about 215 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wellton Elementary District (4504)
- 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
* 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.
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.