- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wells, NV
Wells Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wells Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320012000141
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wells · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wells Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wells, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Wells Elementary School shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 320012000141 · Wells, NV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 11.8:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Wells Elementary School shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Wells Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elko High Scho
Elko High School
1,407 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High School
880 students
- Spring Creek M
Spring Creek Middle School
708 students
- Flagview Inter
Flagview Intermediate School
674 students
- Adobe Middle S
Adobe Middle School
668 students
- This school 141
Wells Elementary School
141 students
What this shows Wells Elementary School reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells Elementary School compares
Wells Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 42% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 8% in Nevada - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$13,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Wells Elementary School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Elko County School District reports $13,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wells Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Wells
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wells Elementary School
How many students attend Wells Elementary School?
Wells Elementary School has 141 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wells, NV. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 42% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 25% 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 Elementary School?
54.4% of students at Wells Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wells Elementary School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Wells, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells Elementary School?
Wells Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Wells?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wells, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elko County School District?
Besides Wells Elementary School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.