- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plano, TX
Wells El
Federal NCES profile for Wells El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483510003976
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 29
- elementary schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wells El has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells El ranks #17 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Wells El held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 483510003976 · Plano, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 12.2:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Wells El held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wells El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 463
Wells El
463 students
What this shows Wells El reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells El compares
Wells El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 72% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Asian 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Wells El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wells El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wells El
How many students attend Wells El?
Wells El has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells El is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wells El?
17.3% of students at Wells El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells El?
The largest demographic group at Wells El is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells El?
Wells El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wells El rank among elementary schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells El ranks #17 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Wells El, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.