WELLS STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wells Station Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 799 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 58 teachers, Wells Station Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Wells Station Elementary, located on Wells Station Road in Memphis, Tennessee, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills. As part of the larger MSCS system, the school is integrated into the district's broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities and community-centered programming for students in the North Memphis area.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its student body through structured curriculum and school-based initiatives. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Wells Station Elementary works to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school. For families seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school policies, the official Memphis-Shelby County Schools website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and communication.

For more information, contact Wells Station Elementary at (901) 416-2172 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1610 Wells Station Rd
Memphis, TN 38108-3619
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WELLS STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 799 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
799
Teachers:
58.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

* 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 799 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WELLS STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.8%
Black or African American
9.8%
White
8.9%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

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.