Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wellsville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wellsville Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Wellsville school district, encompassing approximately 104.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wellsville Elementary School's student population of 517 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
517 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wellsville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellsville Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3020 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellsville Elementary School's ranking?
Wellsville Elementary School is ranked #3020 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wellsville Elementary School often compared to?
Wellsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scio Central School, Cuba-rushford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Wellsville Elementary School?
517 students attend Wellsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wellsville Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellsville Elementary School?
Wellsville Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wellsville Elementary School offer ?
Wellsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wellsville Elementary School part of?
Wellsville Elementary School is part of Wellsville Central School District.
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