Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wellington School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wellington School serves the west part of Wellington, UT, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wellington School's student population of 264 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.'
School Rankings
Wellington School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellington School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellington School's ranking?
Wellington School is ranked #378 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Wellington School?
264 students attend Wellington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wellington School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellington School?
Wellington School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wellington School offer ?
Wellington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wellington School part of?
Wellington School is part of Carbon School District.
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