At a glance
Reported students
663
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
655.5
Winters Well Elementary School: 663 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
25.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 472
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
What the reported data says about Winters Well Elementary School
Winters Well Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Tonopah. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254). NCES reports 663 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.5:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (78.4%) and White (19.6%). English learners represent 18.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Winters Well Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 25.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.6%
- Hispanic78.4%
- Black0%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
648 reported students
Tartesso Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
340 reported students
Ruth Fisher Middle School
Other · Grades PK–12
745 reported students
Tonopah Valley High School
High · Grades 07–12
869 reported students
Saddle Mountain Online Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Winters Well Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Fisher Middle School Other · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–12 | 745 | 5.2 mi |
| Saddle Mountain Online Academy Other · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | KG–12 | 0 | 5.2 mi |
| Arlington Elementary School Elementary · Arlington Elementary District (4274) | PK–08 | 297 | 5.2 mi |
| Desert Sunset Elementary School Elementary · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–05 | 648 | 6.4 mi |
| Tartesso Elementary School Elementary · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–08 | 340 | 8 mi |
| Palo Verde Elementary School Elementary · Palo Verde Elementary District (4275) | PK–08 | 482 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Winters Well Elementary School
What grades does Winters Well Elementary School serve?
Winters Well Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254).
How many students attend Winters Well Elementary School?
Winters Well Elementary School reported 663 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 472 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Winters Well Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 25.5:1, based on 663 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Winters Well Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Winters Well Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Winters Well Elementary School in?
Winters Well Elementary School is part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254), based in Tonopah, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Winters Well Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ruth Fisher Middle School (5.2 mi), Saddle Mountain Online Academy (5.2 mi), Arlington Elementary School (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.