Enrollment
141
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wells Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wells Elementary School
Wells Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Wells, Nevada, enrolling 141 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, Wells Elementary School is leaner than roughly 92% of Nevada schools and 42% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 141 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elko County School District spends $13,008 per pupil, 21% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Wells's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ruby Valley Elementary School (6 students): Wells Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.8:1 vs 6:1).
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 students) alongside Wells Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wells Elementary School compares
Wells Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Wells Elementary School.
$13,008
Per student
-21%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wells on the city page.
Is Wells Elementary School a good school?
Wells Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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