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 14:1.
- Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
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 |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 76% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 86% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Keokuk Comm 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 | 290 students
0.4 miles
116 N 8th
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319)524-1953 0.4 4-5 290 - Keokuk Torrence Elementary School Grades: PK | 70 students
0.8 miles
1721 Fulton Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319)524-1402 0.8 PK 70 - Keokuk Keokuk High School Grades: 9-12 | 581 students
1.1 miles
2285 Middle Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319)524-2542 1.1 9-12 581 - Keokuk Keokuk Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 366 students
1.1 miles
2002 Orleans Avenue
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319)524-3737 1.1 6-8 366 - Keokuk Hawthorne Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 542 students
1.6 miles
2940 Decatur St
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319)524-3503 1.6 K-3 542
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