Wellsville Elem

398 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wellsville Elementary School, located at 218 Ash Street in Wellsville, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wellsville Unified School District (USD 289). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. By focusing on core academic disciplines alongside character development, the school strives to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

As part of the broader USD 289 district, Wellsville Elementary emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a well-rounded educational experience. The school utilizes its district resources to provide modern curriculum standards and enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive foundation in reading, math, and science. For families seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, faculty, or district policies, the school’s official website at http://www.wellsville-usd289.org serves as a primary hub for communication and administrative updates.

398

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellsville Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
362 (91.0 %)
Two or More
17 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.8 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wellsville
Phone:	(785)883-2996
Website:	http://www.wellsville-usd289.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 74

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 52