C.c. Wells Elementary School
Tel:
(804) 768-6265
- C.c. Wells Elementary School serves 618 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 80% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- C.c. Wells Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
C.c. Wells Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- C.c. Wells Elementary School's student population of 618 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 | 618 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- C.c. Wells Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The 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 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #538 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 87% | 72% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 33% | 23% |
| White | 52% | 50% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chesterfield County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chester C.e. Curtis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 696 students
1.7 miles
3600 W Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175 1.7 PK-5 696 - Chester Thomas Dale High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,353 students
1.7 miles
3626 W. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245 1.7 9-12 2,353 - Chester Carver College And Career Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 251 students
1.9 miles
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156 1.9 9-12 251 - Chester Ecoff Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 796 students
2.0 miles
5200 Ecoff Ave.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185 2.0 PK-5 796 - Chester Harrowgate Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 597 students
2.3 miles
15501 Harrowgate Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015 2.3 PK-5 597
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