WETTENGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WETTENGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Guam Department of Education school district, located in DEDEDO, GU with about 701 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 56 teachers, WETTENGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
WETTENGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the village of Dededo, Guam, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Guam Department of Education. As part of the island’s largest and most populous village, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, catering to a diverse student body. Its location on West Sta. Monica Avenue places it in a central hub of residential activity, allowing it to play a pivotal role in the early development of children in the northern part of Guam.
The school is committed to fostering academic growth, social development, and cultural awareness among its students. Like many schools in the Guam public system, Wettengel Elementary strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that meets the standards of the Guam Department of Education while addressing the unique needs of its island population. Through various extracurricular activities, community engagement, and a supportive learning environment, the school works to prepare its students for their transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of education within the Dededo community.
For more information, contact WETTENGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (671) 632-7770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEDEDO, GU 96912
(671) 632-7770
WETTENGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in DEDEDO, GU with about 701 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Guam
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Guam Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 701
- Teachers:
- 56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 701 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WETTENGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 74.5%
- Asian
- 22.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.