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Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District

29126 E San Jose Ave
Wellton, AZ 85356-6722
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 184 students in Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,476 Schools
# Students
184 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#216 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
34%
45-49%
40%
11-19%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
78%
48%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
18%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,190 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,625 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,190
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,625
$11,323

Best Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wellton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
29126 E San Jose Ave
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District?
Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District manages 1 public schools serving 184 students.
What is the rank of Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District?
Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District is ranked #238 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District?
78% of Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District?
Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Wellton Elementary District (4504) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,625 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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