Wellton Elementary School

Wellton Elementary District (4504)
29126 E SAN JOSE AVE
WELLTON, AZ 85356
209 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Wellton Elementary School, located in Wellton, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Wellton Elementary School District. Situated on San Jose Avenue, the school provides foundational education to students in a rural setting, focusing on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It is dedicated to fostering academic growth while preparing students for success in their future educational pursuits through a blend of core curriculum standards and community-focused engagement.

The school is noted for its commitment to the small-town values that define the Wellton area, emphasizing strong relationships between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a manageable school size, Wellton Elementary aims to offer personalized attention to its student body, ensuring that individual learning needs are met. The campus serves as a primary hub for local families, playing a vital role in the social and intellectual development of the children residing in this desert community.
209
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    165 (78.9%)
  • White
    28 (13.4%)
  • Black
    5 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wellton Elementary District (4504)
Phone: (928)785-3311
Website: http://www.welltonschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 3
Kindergarten 30
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 19
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 21
Gender Ratio