WELLSTON

Wellston, Oklahoma — 3 schools

514
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$11,093
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WELLSTON operates 3 public schools serving 514 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 445 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lincoln County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,093 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 26.8% local, 52.4% state, and 20.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $56,636 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #318 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 382.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.8% White, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Wellston Es accounts for 50.1% of all WELLSTON student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means WELLSTON-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

WELLSTON school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

WELLSTON school enrollment ranges from 98 students (lowest) to 223 students (highest), a spread of 125 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

WELLSTON student-counselor ratio is 383:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

WELLSTON chronic absenteeism rate is 24.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within WELLSTON is typically wider than the WELLSTON-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.8%
Federal
52.4%
State
26.8%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
318 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lincoln County county, where this district is located.

$809
Studio/mo
$814
1 BR/mo
$937
2 BR/mo
$1,257
3 BR/mo
$1,426
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$56,636
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in WELLSTON.

White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 16.4%
Other 5.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
382.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in WELLSTON

School Enrollment
Wellston Es
223
Wellston Hs
124
Wellston Ms
98

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WELLSTON?

WELLSTON has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 514 students.

How much does WELLSTON spend per student?

WELLSTON spends $11,093 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #318 in Oklahoma.

What is the average teacher salary in WELLSTON?

The average teacher salary in WELLSTON is $56,636 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WELLSTON?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of WELLSTON?

WELLSTON students are 68.8% White, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WELLSTON?

WELLSTON has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #318 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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