Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wellston Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wellston Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wellston Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellston Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 1680 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
74%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellston Elementary School's ranking?
Wellston Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Wellston Elementary School often compared to?
Wellston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Wellston Elementary School?
241 students attend Wellston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wellston Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellston Elementary School?
Wellston Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wellston Elementary School offer ?
Wellston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wellston Elementary School part of?
Wellston Elementary School is part of Wellston School District.
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