AGWSR ELEMENTARY AT WELLSBURG

AGWSR Elementary at Wellsburg is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AGWSR Comm School District school district, located in Wellsburg, IA with about 79 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, AGWSR Elementary at Wellsburg has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

AGWSR Elementary, located in Wellsburg, Iowa, is a key component of the AGWSR Community School District. Serving students in the rural Grundy County area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education within a close-knit, supportive community environment. As part of a consolidated district that spans several small communities (including Ackley, Geneva, Wellsburg, and Steamboat Rock), the elementary school emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare young learners for their future academic careers through a personalized approach typical of smaller Iowa school systems.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Wellsburg, acting as a central hub for local families. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering strong teacher-student relationships, AGWSR Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where each child’s needs are addressed. The facility at South Monroe Street functions as an essential pillar of the district’s commitment to "Cougar Pride," promoting a collaborative educational experience that connects the school’s curriculum with the values and expectations of the surrounding community.

For more information, contact AGWSR Elementary at Wellsburg at (641) 869-5121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.