Wellton Elementary District (4504)

Located at 29126 E. San Jose Avenue in Wellton, Arizona, the Wellton Elementary District serves as a primary educational anchor for families in the greater Yuma metropolitan area. Operating as an open, traditional public school district dedicated to a single operational campus, it provides tailored instruction across pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Set within a rural distant geographic setting, the district cultivates a tight-knit environment for its 209 enrolled students. Its student population reflects a vibrant, diverse community, composed primarily of 165 Hispanic students and 28 White students, alongside smaller representations of Black, Asian, American Indian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial learners.

To support learning and holistic growth across these early childhood and middle school years, the district maintains a robust and well-rounded staffing structure. Wellton Elementary District employs a total workforce of 70 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, providing a strong support system for its student body. This dedicated team includes 26 FTE teachers, 10.5 FTE instructional aides, and 33.5 FTE support staff members. This comprehensive staff presence allows the district to maintain responsive teacher-to-student interaction, individualized classroom assistance, and strong operational support, ensuring a well-supported educational foundation for the community's young scholars.