- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320012000622
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wells · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Wells High School held near 99 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 320012000622 · Wells, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 6.7:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Wells High School held near 99 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Wells High 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 100
Wells High School
100 students
What this shows Wells High School reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells High School compares
Wells High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,020
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~100 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.