Wells-carey Elementary School (Closed 2013)
- Wells-carey Elementary School served 140 students in grades 1-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 140 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 80-84% | 76% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 65-69% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 86% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Keokuk Community School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wells-carey Elementary School is Keokuk High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Keokuk Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George Washington Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Keokuk George Washington Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 296 students
0.4 miles
116 N 8th
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1953 0.4 4-5 296 - Keokuk Torrence Elementary School Grades: PK | 92 students
0.8 miles
1721 Fulton Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1402 0.8 PK 92 - Keokuk Keokuk High School Grades: 9-12 | 557 students
1.1 miles
2285 Middle Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2542 1.1 9-12 557 - Keokuk Keokuk Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 401 students
1.1 miles
2002 Orleans Avenue
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3737 1.1 6-8 401 - Keokuk Hawthorne Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 514 students
1.6 miles
2940 Decatur St
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3503 1.6 K-3 514
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