Wells Elementary

wells.wilsonschoolsnc.net/

383 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wells Elementary School, located at 1400 Grove St N in Wilson, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Wilson County Schools district. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young learners, typically serving grades PK through 5. The school environment is structured to support both the academic achievement and social-emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare them for middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Wilson County Schools system, which emphasizes high expectations, rigorous instruction, and the use of technology to enhance the learning experience. Parents and community members interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, staff directories, or enrollment information can access these resources through the official district website at [www.wilson.k12.nc.us](http://www.wilson.k12.nc.us). By maintaining a connection to the district office, Wells Elementary ensures it stays aligned with state standards and district-wide educational initiatives.

383

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wells Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	58
Black	227
Asian	7
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

Black
227 (59.3%)
White
69 (18.0%)
Hispanic
58 (15.1%)
Two or More
19 (5.0%)
Asian
7 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Wilson County Schools
Phone:	(252)399-7986
Website:	http://wells.wilsonschoolsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
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 15

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wells Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wells Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	53.3%
Male	179	46.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th