WELLS SCHOOL

WELLS ISD
160 RUSK AVE
WELLS, TX 75976
239 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Wells High School, located at 160 Rusk Avenue in Wells, Texas, serves as a central educational institution for the small, rural community of Wells. As part of the Wells Independent School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and community involvement. Being a smaller campus, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where students often receive more personalized attention from faculty and staff, helping to prepare them for life beyond graduation.

The school operates under the support of the Region 7 Education Service Center, which provides resources and professional development to ensure high educational standards. Through its official website, http://www.wells.esc7.net, the school maintains communication with families and the public, providing updates on district policies, academic calendars, and school-related activities. For the residents of Wells, the high school serves not only as a place of learning but as a foundational pillar for local spirit and student development.
239
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    182 (76.2%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (10.9%)
  • Black
    18 (7.5%)
  • Two or More
    13 (5.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: WELLS ISD
Phone: (936)867-4400
Website: http://www.wells.esc7.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 146
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 19
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 19
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio