Wells Elementary School serves 419 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wells Elementary School?
419 students attend Wells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wells Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wells Elementary School?
Wells Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wells Elementary School offer ?
Wells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wells Elementary School part of?
Wells Elementary School is part of Tehachapi Unified School District.
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