WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

wele.palmbeachschools.org

897 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wellington Elementary School, located at 13000 Paddock Dr in Wellington, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, operating within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core educational standards, student growth, and community involvement. It caters to a diverse student body, providing a curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for future academic success by blending rigorous instruction with opportunities for social and personal development.

As a staple of the Wellington area, the school maintains a strong partnership with parents and local stakeholders to create a cohesive learning atmosphere. The campus infrastructure and educational resources are aimed at meeting the evolving needs of its students, ensuring they have access to technology and extracurricular programs that enhance their overall learning experience. By focusing on a well-rounded education, Wellington Elementary strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are equipped with the skills necessary to excel as they transition to middle school and beyond.

897

Total Students

58.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	269
Black	138
Asian	28
Two or More	40
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
414 (46.2%)
Hispanic
269 (30.0%)
Black
138 (15.4%)
Two or More
40 (4.5%)
Asian
28 (3.1%)
American Indian
7 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)651-0600
Website:	http://wele.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 71

Kindergarten 148

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 146

Grade 5 151

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	71
Kindergarten	148
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	138
Grade 3	134
Grade 4	146
Grade 5	151

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	429	47.8%
Male	468	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)