UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the United South Central Schools school district, located in WELLS, MN with about 407 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 29 teachers, UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY, located in Wells, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. Part of the United South Central School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The campus at 600 11th St. SW is designed to accommodate the needs of young learners, prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development through a structured and comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes a sense of community and school spirit, often acting as a central hub for student growth and extracurricular involvement within the region. By leveraging the resources of the broader United South Central district, the elementary school works to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle and high school levels. Prospective families and community members can find more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative contact details on their official website at http://www.usc.k12.mn.us.

For more information, contact UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY at (507) 553-5810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 11TH ST. SW
WELLS, MN 56097-0312
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UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WELLS, MN with about 407 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
407
Teachers:
29.7
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 407 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.9%
Hispanic/Latino
15.5%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.7%

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.