Enrollment
100
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wells, NV
Wells High School
Federal NCES profile for Wells High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320012000622
👥 S:T ratio 73
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wells · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wells High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wells, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wells High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wells High School
Wells High School is a small high school in Wells, Nevada, enrolling 100 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.7:1, Wells High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Nevada schools and 67% 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 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 100 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% 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.
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 students) alongside Wells High 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 High School compares
Wells High 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 67% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 55% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 3% in Nevada - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Wells High School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Wells High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells High 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 high 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 (~100 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wells High School
How many students attend Wells High School?
Wells High School has 100 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wells, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells High School is 6.7:1, which is 67% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 57% 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 High School?
34.7% of students at Wells High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells High School?
The largest demographic group at Wells High School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Wells, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells High School?
Wells High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wells High School rank among public schools in Wells?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells High School ranks #3 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 High School a good school?
Wells High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 High 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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