Wells Elementary

wells.wilsonschoolsnc.net/

303 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wells Elementary School, located at 1400 Grove St N in Wilson, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Wilson County Schools district. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young learners, typically serving grades PK through 5. The school environment is structured to support both the academic achievement and social-emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare them for middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Wilson County Schools system, which emphasizes high expectations, rigorous instruction, and the use of technology to enhance the learning experience. Parents and community members interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, staff directories, or enrollment information can access these resources through the official district website at [www.wilson.k12.nc.us](http://www.wilson.k12.nc.us). By maintaining a connection to the district office, Wells Elementary ensures it stays aligned with state standards and district-wide educational initiatives.

303

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

121.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wells Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	45
Black	168
Asian	2
Two or More	14

Black
168 (55.4 %)
White
74 (24.4 %)
Hispanic
45 (14.9 %)
Two or More
14 (4.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Wilson County Schools
Phone:	(252)399-7986
Website:	http://wells.wilsonschoolsnc.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wells Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wells Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	158	52.1%
Male	145	47.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th