Serving 112 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wellfleet Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellfleet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wellfleet Elementary School's student population of 112 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wellfleet Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellfleet Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#818 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
78%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellfleet Elementary School's ranking?
Wellfleet Elementary School is ranked #818 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Wellfleet Elementary School often compared to?
Wellfleet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orleans Elementary School, Provincetown Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Wellfleet Elementary School?
112 students attend Wellfleet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wellfleet Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellfleet Elementary School?
Wellfleet Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wellfleet Elementary School offer ?
Wellfleet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellfleet Elementary School part of?
Wellfleet Elementary School is part of Wellfleet School District.
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