- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Wells Jr High School held near 51 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 320012000685 · Wells, NV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 30.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Wells Jr High School held near 51 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Wells Jr 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 54
Wells Jr High School
54 students
What this shows Wells Jr High School reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells Jr High School compares
Wells Jr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$13,020
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 middle 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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.