Wellsville

Wellsville, Kansas — 3 schools

843
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$16,064
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wellsville operates 3 public schools serving 843 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kansas. 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 856 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,064 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 28.0% local, 65.7% state, and 6.3% 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 $67,204 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #198 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 239:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 19.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.7% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools.

Wellsville Elem accounts for 48.0% of all Wellsville student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Wellsville-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

Wellsville school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

Wellsville school enrollment ranges from 167 students (lowest) to 411 students (highest), a spread of 244 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

Wellsville student-counselor ratio is 239:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Wellsville chronic absenteeism rate is 19.3% — 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 Wellsville is typically wider than the Wellsville-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.3%
Federal
65.7%
State
28.0%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
198 / 252
State Rank
50
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 Franklin County county, where this district is located.

$784
Studio/mo
$789
1 BR/mo
$1,020
2 BR/mo
$1,223
3 BR/mo
$1,360
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$67,204
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 Wellsville.

White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.1%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

239:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Wellsville

School Enrollment
Wellsville Elem
411
Wellsville High
278
Wellsville Middle School
167

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wellsville?

Wellsville has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 843 students.

How much does Wellsville spend per student?

Wellsville spends $16,064 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #198 in Kansas.

What is the average teacher salary in Wellsville?

The average teacher salary in Wellsville is $67,204 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wellsville?

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

What is the demographic composition of Wellsville?

Wellsville students are 90.7% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wellsville?

Wellsville has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #198 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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