WELLS EL

WELLS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WELLS ISD school district, located in WELLS, TX with about 163 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 14 teachers, WELLS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 ELementary School, located at 160 Rusk Avenue in Wells, Texas, serves as the primary educational institution for students in the Wells Independent School District. As a small-town school, it functions as a central pillar of the local community, providing foundational academic instruction to children in the early stages of their education. The school is known for its close-knit environment, where the modest size of the student body allows for a more personalized approach to learning and stronger relationships between students, staff, and families.

Beyond its academic curriculum, WELLS ELementary is deeply integrated into the culture of the Wells community. By maintaining a focus on core educational standards while fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for their transition into secondary education. Its location on Rusk Avenue places it at the heart of the district, serving as a vital resource for families in the area who value the intimate, focused educational experience provided by the local school system.

For more information, contact WELLS EL at (936) 867-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

160 RUSK AVE
WELLS, TX 75976-0469
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WELLS EL is a public Title I school in WELLS, TX with about 163 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WELLS ISD
Total Students:
163
Teachers:
14.19
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 163 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WELLS EL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.8%
Hispanic/Latino
8.0%
Black or African American
7.4%
Two or more races
4.9%

Female
44.2%
Male
55.8%

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.