Wellston Elementary School (Closed 2010)

17345 E. 6th Street
Wellston, MI 49689
Wellston Elementary School serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
259 students

Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Showing 2001–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1

Showing 2001–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
3%
1%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
9%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
18%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
92%
63%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
8%
0.15

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wellston Elementary School?
259 students attend Wellston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wellston Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellston Elementary School?
Wellston Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wellston Elementary School offer ?
Wellston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wellston Elementary School part of?
Wellston Elementary School is part of Kaleva Norman Dickson School District.

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