Wells Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wells, Nevada, serving 171 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Elko County School District, which is ranked 6th out of 12 districts in the state.
Wells Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with 48.54% White, 32.75% Hispanic, 4.68% Native American, and 9.36% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby Ruby Valley Elementary School, which has a 100% White student population. Academically, Wells Elementary has shown strong performance, with 42.6% of students proficient or better in reading and 31.7% in mathematics, exceeding the district and state averages. The school has also seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 273rd out of 328 Nevada elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 122nd out of 384 in 2022-2023.
While Wells Elementary's overall performance is impressive, there are some areas for improvement. The school's ranking for low socioeconomic status students was 231st out of 321 Nevada elementary schools in 2017-2018, indicating a potential achievement gap. Additionally, the school's racial diversity has shown a slight decline, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in Hispanic students. Comparing to the nearby Ruby Valley Elementary, which has a significantly smaller student population, highlights the unique challenges and opportunities that small, rural schools may face.
Wells Elementary School ranks 122nd of 384 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 171 students attended Wells Elementary School.
Elko County School District
Students who attend Wells Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Wells Junior High SchoolHigh : Wells High School
Students at Wells Elementary School are 49% White, 33% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.