School Overview
The Wells Central School District, located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains in Wells, New York, serves as a small, tight-knit educational hub for its local community. As a Pre-K through 12th-grade institution, the school emphasizes a personalized learning environment where the low student-to-teacher ratio allows for individualized attention. Its remote, scenic location is central to its identity, fostering a culture that values close relationships between faculty, students, and families, while utilizing the surrounding natural landscape as an extension of the classroom.

Academically, the school offers a standard Regents-based curriculum while providing various opportunities for extracurricular engagement, including sports and student organizations, which are essential for maintaining school spirit in a small-town setting. The district is committed to preparing its students for higher education and the workforce by focusing on core competencies and civic responsibility. For families seeking a supportive, community-focused educational environment away from the density of larger districts, Wells Central School provides a stable and historic setting for academic development.
133
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WELLS SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White126
Hispanic3
Black1
Two or More3
  • White
    126 (94.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WELLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)924-6000
Website: http://www.wellscsd.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 5
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WELLS SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten5
Kindergarten13
Grade 14
Grade 27
Grade 311
Grade 412
Grade 512
Grade 69
Grade 77
Grade 84
Grade 914
Grade 1013
Grade 1110
Grade 1212
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WELLS SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6548.9%
Male6851.1%