- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilson, NC
Wells Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wells Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370502002011
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wells Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502002011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Wells Elementary held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370502002011 · Wilson, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 20.2:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
Wells Elementary held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wells Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- This school 383
Wells Elementary
383 students
What this shows Wells Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells Elementary compares
Wells Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 37% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.3%
White 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Wells Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wells Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rock Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
New Hope Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Vinson-Bynum Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Vick Elementary
Standard public school
359 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
B O Barnes Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wells Elementary
How many students attend Wells Elementary?
Wells Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 28% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wells Elementary?
90.1% of students at Wells Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wells Elementary is African American at 59.3% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells Elementary?
Wells Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Wilson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides Wells Elementary, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Forest Hills Middle (654 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.