Wells Academy

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Wells Academy, located at 420 N 4th St in Steubenville, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students in the Steubenville City School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy and mathematics. With a focus on preparing students for future educational success, the academy integrates traditional instruction with programs designed to encourage character development and student engagement.

Beyond the classroom, Wells Academy plays an active role in the local Steubenville community, often participating in regional initiatives and fostering partnerships that support student growth. The school prioritizes a sense of community among its staff, students, and families, aiming to create a foundation for lifelong learning. By focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional development, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student population.

329

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wells Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	9
Black	50
Asian	5
Two or More	40

White
225 (68.4 %)
Black
50 (15.2 %)
Two or More
40 (12.2 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)

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:	Steubenville City
Phone:	(740)282-1651
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 79

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 44