Wells Station Elementary

schools.scsk12.org/wellsstation-es

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wells Station Elementary, located on Wells Station Road in Memphis, Tennessee, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills. As part of the larger MSCS system, the school is integrated into the district's broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities and community-centered programming for students in the North Memphis area.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its student body through structured curriculum and school-based initiatives. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Wells Station Elementary works to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school. For families seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school policies, the official Memphis-Shelby County Schools website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and communication.

593

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wells Station Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	490
Black	68
Two or More	3

Hispanic
490 (82.6%)
Black
68 (11.5%)
White
32 (5.4%)
Two or More
3 (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:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-2172
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/wellsstation-es
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 41

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wells Station Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wells Station Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	283	47.7%
Male	310	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)