C.c. Wells Elementary School
Tel:
(804)768-6265
- C.c. Wells Elementary School serves 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- C.c. Wells Elementary School's student population of 612 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 612 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- C.c. Wells Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of C.c. Wells Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #368 out of 1,796 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 33% | 23% |
| White | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chesterfield Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to C.c. Wells Elementary School is Thomas Dale High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carver Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is C.e. Curtis Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chester C.e. Curtis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 692 students
1.7 miles
3600 W Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804)768-6175 1.7 PK-5 692 - Chester Thomas Dale High School Grades: 9-12 | 2307 students
1.7 miles
3626 W. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804)768-6245 1.7 9-12 2307 - Chester Carver College And Career Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 240 students
1.9 miles
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804)768-6156 1.9 9-12 240 - Chester Ecoff Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 758 students
2.0 miles
5200 Ecoff Ave.
Chester, VA 23831
(804)768-6185 2.0 PK-5 758 - Chester Harrowgate Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 607 students
2.3 miles
15501 Harrowgate Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804)520-6015 2.3 PK-5 607
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