At a glance
Reported students
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
Wells Alternative Middle School: 36 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
3.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 37
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.6:1
What the reported data says about Wells Alternative Middle School
Wells Alternative Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Wichita. It is one of 81 current school records connected to Wichita. NCES reports 36 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.6:1, below the Kansas median of 12.9:1 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 White (36.1%) and Black (27.8%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 97.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wells Alternative Middle School
- 1How do the reported 3.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 97.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.1%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black27.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.7%
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 Wichita
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stucky Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
518 reported students
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
536 reported students
Brooks Magnet Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
578 reported students
Marshall Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
596 reported students
Hamilton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
604 reported students
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
623 reported students
Public schools near Wells Alternative Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Middle School Middle · Wichita | 06–08 | 678 | 2.2 mi |
| Truesdell Middle School Middle · Wichita | 06–08 | 924 | 2.5 mi |
| Hamilton Middle School Middle · Wichita | 06–08 | 604 | 2.7 mi |
| Curtis Middle School Middle · Wichita | 06–08 | 846 | 3.9 mi |
| Allison Traditional Magnet Middle Middle · Wichita | 06–08 | 536 | 4 mi |
| Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle Middle · Wichita | 06–08 | 623 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wells Alternative Middle School
What grades does Wells Alternative Middle School serve?
Wells Alternative Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Wichita.
How many students attend Wells Alternative Middle School?
Wells Alternative Middle School reported 36 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 37 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wells Alternative Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 3.6:1, based on 36 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wells Alternative Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wells Alternative Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wichita attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wells Alternative Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wells Alternative Middle School in?
Wells Alternative Middle School is part of Wichita, based in Wichita, KS, which operates 81 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wells Alternative Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mead Middle School (2.2 mi), Truesdell Middle School (2.5 mi), Hamilton Middle School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.