Wells Township Elementary School serves 79 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Wells Township Elementary School?
79 students attend Wells Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wells Township Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wells Township Elementary School?
Wells Township Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wells Township Elementary School offer ?
Wells Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Wells Township Elementary School part of?
Wells Township Elementary School is part of Troy Area School District.
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