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Wells Village School

Grades PK–06 · Elementary · Wells, VT · NCES 500040900367

At a glance

Reported students

80

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

8.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Vermont elementary enrollment

18th percentile

Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

67

Wells Village School: 80 reported students.

State peer staffing position

22nd percentile

9.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. 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
66
Teachers (FTE)
9.2
Student–teacher ratio
7.2:1

What the reported data says about Wells Village School

Wells Village School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Wells. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69. NCES reports 80 students for 2024–25.

Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, below the Vermont median of 11.3:1 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 White (93.8%) and Black (2.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Wells Village School

  1. 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities
10.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
67.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0.5
Nurses (FTE)
0.5
Psychologists (FTE)
0.38
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

  • White93.8%
  • Hispanic1.3%
  • Black2.5%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
  • Multiracial1.3%

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.

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Public schools near Wells Village School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Mettawee Community School

Elementary · Mettawee School District #84

PK–061242.4 mi
Granville Elementary School

Elementary · Granville Central School District

03–062663.3 mi
Mary J Tanner Primary School

Elementary · Granville Central School District

PK–022384.2 mi
Middletown Springs Elementary School

Elementary · Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69

PK–06546.3 mi
Poultney Elementary School

Elementary · Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70

PK–062677.5 mi
Tinmouth Elementary School

Elementary · Mill River Unified Union School District #52

PK–06688.1 mi

Frequently asked questions about Wells Village School

What grades does Wells Village School serve?

Wells Village School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69.

How many students attend Wells Village School?

Wells Village School reported 80 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 66 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Wells Village School?

The calculated ratio is 9.1:1, based on 80 students and 8.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Wells Village School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Wells Village School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Wells Village School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

67.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Wells Village School in?

Wells Village School is part of Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69, based in Rutland, VT, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Wells Village School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mettawee Community School (2.4 mi), Granville Elementary School (3.3 mi), Mary J Tanner Primary School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.