Enrollment
54
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wells, NV
Wells Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Wells Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320012000685
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells Jr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wells · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 54
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Jr High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wells, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-61% vs state
What stands out at Wells Jr High School
Wells Jr High School is a small middle school in Wells, Nevada, enrolling 54 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 54 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Jr 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 Jr High School compares
Wells Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 61% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Wells Jr High School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Wells Jr 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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wells Jr 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 middle 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wells Jr High School
How many students attend Wells Jr High School?
Wells Jr High School has 54 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wells, NV.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wells Jr High School?
30.0% of students at Wells Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Wells Jr High School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Wells, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells Jr High School?
Wells Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wells Jr High School rank among public schools in Wells?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Jr High School ranks #2 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 Jr High School a good school?
Wells Jr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Jr 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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