Wells School serves 173 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
98%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wells School?
173 students attend Wells School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wells School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wells School?
Wells School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wells School offer ?
Wells School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wells School part of?
Wells School is part of Escanaba Area Public Schools School District.
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