Wells Jr High School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
50 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Wells Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Wells, Nevada, serving students within the Elko County School District. Situated on Lake Avenue, the school acts as a vital bridge in the local community’s education system, providing middle-level instruction designed to help students transition from elementary school to the more rigorous academic environment of high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth during the formative junior high years.

As part of the Elko County School District, Wells Junior High works to maintain the district’s standards of curriculum and student development. The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents and students, offering information on academic policies, school calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core academic subjects while encouraging student participation in school life, the institution aims to prepare its students for future success in their secondary education and beyond.
50
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    32 (64.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (26.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (8.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (775)752-3477
Website: http://www.wells.ecsdnv.net/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 26
Gender Ratio