Is Wells Academy a good school?

Yes! Wells Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1 st of 1577 Ohio elementary schools.

How many students attend Wells Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended Wells Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Wells Academy?

Students at Wells Academy are 68% White, 14% African American, 14% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Wells Academy attend?

Students who attend Wells Academy usually go on to attend: Middle : Harding Middle School High : Steubenville High School

Wells Academy

Summary:

Wells Academy is an exceptional elementary school in Steubenville, Ohio, serving 329 students in grades PK-4. As part of the Steubenville City School District, which is ranked 21 out of 839 districts in the state, Wells Academy has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Ohio.

Wells Academy's academic performance is truly outstanding, with 100% of students proficient or better in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels. This is significantly higher than the Steubenville City and Ohio state averages, which range from 50-70% proficiency. The school has also maintained a 0% chronic absenteeism rate for the past 4 years, far below the state average. While the student population is predominantly White (68.39%), Wells Academy has a higher percentage of African American (15.2%) and students of two or more races (12.16%) compared to nearby schools, and it ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio for various student subgroups, including Female Students, Male Students, White Students, and Low Socio-Economic Status Students.

Wells Academy's consistent high performance, with its students consistently ranking among the best in the state, makes it a standout institution worthy of further study. The school's exceptional academic outcomes, low chronic absenteeism, and equitable opportunities for diverse student groups suggest that it has implemented effective strategies and practices that could serve as a model for other schools in the region. Nearby schools in the Wellsville Local, Edison Local, Buckeye Local, Toronto City, Indian Creek Local, and Steubenville City districts also perform well above the state average, but Wells Academy stands out as the clear leader in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952-2022

(740) 282-1651

District: Steubenville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,997

Students who attend Wells Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Harding Middle School
High:	Steubenville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.3%

African American:

13.9%

Two or more races:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wells Academy ranks better than 99.9% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Steubenville City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.74. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wells Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (68.3%), African American (13.9%), two or more races (13.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wells Academy is 21.1, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Steubenville City School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wells Academy is $9,997, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Steubenville City School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wells Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Steubenville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Steubenville City 21^st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wells Academy

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Rank History for all students at Wells Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	92.62	3^rd	1471	99.8%
2005	92.51	4^th	1501	99.7%
2006	89.84	5^th	1504	99.7%
2007	91.52	1^st	1609	99.9%
2008	89.98	3^rd	1582	99.8%
2009	91.52	1^st	1610	99.9%
2010	90.00	6^th	1662	99.6%
2011	88.92	2^nd	1686	99.9%
2012	89.08	1^st	1709	99.9%
2013	88.30	4^th	1701	99.8%
2014	88.23	11^th	1687	99.3%
2015	90.18	30^th	1684	98.2%
2016	93.01	6^th	1678	99.6%
2017	91.50	6^th	1651	99.6%
2018	94.40	1^st	1636	99.9%
2019	94.12	2^nd	1676	99.9%
2021	96.79	1^st	1610	99.9%
2022	96.02	1^st	1588	99.9%
2023	95.36	1^st	1596	99.9%
2024	94.74	1^st	1577	99.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wells Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	98.42	1^st	1465	99.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Wells Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	94.00	1^st	1518	99.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wells Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	68.90	35^th	759	95.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Wells Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	94.18	2^nd	1536	99.9%

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Rank History for White students at Wells Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	94.39	1^st	1309	99.9%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wells Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	71	67	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1989	72	61	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1990	71	33	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1991	71	34	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
1992	75	31	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
1993	74	29	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1994	77	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1995	80	24	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1996	80	24	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1997	83	21	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1998	82	22	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1999	102	22	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2000	91	29	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2001	85	31	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
2002	95	31	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8	134
2003	95	31	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8	134
2004	118	32	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	14	164
2005	122	31	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	22	176
2006	160	59	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	27	247
2007	145	76	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	35	258
2008	157	71	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	33	264
2009	168	67	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	28	267
2010	161	54	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	18	237
2011	209	58	0	6	0	0	18	0	291
2012	246	50	0	6	0	0	20	0	322
2013	283	38	0	6	0	0	21	0	348
2014	260	41	0	5	0	0	21	0	327
2015	250	37	0	5	0	0	23	0	315
2016	232	38	0	4	1	1	27	0	303
2017	216	52	2	3	1	1	32	0	307
2018	201	66	6	3	0	1	31	0	308
2019	202	59	7	10	0	0	28	0	306
2020	193	58	7	12	0	0	31	0	301
2021	198	50	7	15	0	0	35	0	305
2022	225	50	7	12	0	0	39	0	333
2023	225	50	5	9	0	0	40	0	329
2024	231	47	4	10	0	0	46	0	338

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wells Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	138	7.0	19.7	0
1989	133	7.0	19.0	n/a
1990	104	5.0	20.8	n/a
1991	105	5.0	21.0	n/a
1992	106	5.0	21.2	32.1
1993	103	5.0	20.6	35.9
1994	104	5.0	20.8	29.8
1995	104	5.0	20.8	29.8
1996	104	5.0	20.8	29.8
1997	104	5.0	20.8	27.9
1998	104	5.0	20.8	23.1
1999	124	6.0	20.7	25
2000	120	7.0	17.1	35.8
2001	116	7.0	16.6	40.5
2002	134	8.0	16.8	44.4
2003	134	8.0	16.8	44.4
2004	164	10.0	16.4	50.7
2005	176	10.2	17.3	47.4
2006	247	13.9	17.8	57.7
2007	258	14.5	17.8	66.4
2008	264	13.0	20.3	n/a
2009	267	16.0	16.7	50.2
2010	237	14.0	16.9	40.2
2011	291	15.0	19.4	35.4
2012	322	15.5	20.7	23.6
2013	348	17.5	19.8	26.1
2014	327	16.0	20.4	32.4
2015	315	n/a	n/a	34.6
2016	303	16.0	18.9	43.9
2017	307	15.0	20.4	n/a
2018	308	18.0	17.1	n/a
2019	306	19.0	16.1	n/a
2020	301	19.0	15.8	n/a
2021	305	17.0	17.9	n/a
2022	333	18.0	18.5	n/a
2023	329	18.0	18.2	n/a
2024	338	16.0	21.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wells Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	138	7.0	19.7	0
1989	133	7.0	19.0	n/a
1990	104	5.0	20.8	n/a
1991	105	5.0	21.0	n/a
1992	106	5.0	21.2	32.1
1993	103	5.0	20.6	35.9
1994	104	5.0	20.8	29.8
1995	104	5.0	20.8	29.8
1996	104	5.0	20.8	29.8
1997	104	5.0	20.8	27.9
1998	104	5.0	20.8	23.1
1999	124	6.0	20.7	25
2000	120	7.0	17.1	35.8
2001	116	7.0	16.6	40.5
2002	134	8.0	16.8	44.4
2003	134	8.0	16.8	44.4
2004	164	10.0	16.4	50.7
2005	176	10.2	17.3	47.4
2006	247	13.9	17.8	57.7
2007	258	14.5	17.8	66.4
2008	264	13.0	20.3	n/a
2009	267	16.0	16.7	50.2
2010	237	14.0	16.9	40.2
2011	291	15.0	19.4	35.4
2012	322	15.5	20.7	23.6
2013	348	17.5	19.8	26.1
2014	327	16.0	20.4	32.4
2015	315	n/a	n/a	34.6
2016	303	16.0	18.9	43.9
2017	307	15.0	20.4	n/a
2018	308	18.0	17.1	n/a
2019	306	19.0	16.1	n/a
2020	301	19.0	15.8	n/a
2021	305	17.0	17.9	n/a
2022	333	18.0	18.5	n/a
2023	329	18.0	18.2	n/a
2024	338	16.0	21.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wells Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,330
2022	$8,057
2023	$8,898
2024	$9,997

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wells Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1^st of 1596 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wells Academy)	100	100
3rd Grade Mathematics (Steubenville City)	93.5	92.6	0.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wells Academy)	100	100
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Steubenville City)	99.4	98.5	0.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wells Academy)	100	100
4th Grade Mathematics (Steubenville City)	96.5	93.6	2.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wells Academy)	95.7	100	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Steubenville City)	90.8	90.2	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wells Academy)	100	100
5th Grade Mathematics (Steubenville City)	91.6	98.4	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wells Academy)	100	100
5th Grade English Language Arts (Steubenville City)	86.1	96.4	10.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	306	329	7.5%
African American	59	50	15.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	10	9	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	202	225	11.4%
Two or More Races	28	40	42.9%

Schools Near Wells Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Wells Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	420 N 4th St	Steubenville	43952	Jefferson County	Steubenville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 282-1651	338	16	21.1		231 (68.3%)	47 (13.9%)	10 (3.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (13.6%)	94.7	1^st of 1577 public elementary schools	99.9%		95.4	1^st of 1596 public elementary schools	99.9%			93.8	100.0	100.0		100.0	100.0	100.0		$9,997
East Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	936 N 5th St	Steubenville	43952	Jefferson County	Steubenville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 282-5112	353	21	16.8		139 (39.4%)	141 (39.9%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (17.8%)	90.4	47^th of 1577 public elementary schools	97.0%		86.2	169^th of 1596 public elementary schools	89.4%	122		80.3	96.7			93.4	92.2	100.0		$7,907
McKinley STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	1400 Adams St	Steubenville	43952	Jefferson County	Steubenville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 283-3767	176	11	16.0		71 (40.3%)	67 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (21.0%)	94.1	4^th of 1577 public elementary schools	99.7%		95.3	2^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	99.9%	2		100.0	100.0			100.0	91.7			$11,937
Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2281 Wilson Ave	Mingo Junction	43938	Jefferson County	Indian Creek Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 283-2479	371	21	18.0	72.5%	312 (84.1%)	17 (4.6%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.4%)	81.6	281^st of 1577 public elementary schools	82.2%		76.8	398^th of 1596 public elementary schools	75.1%	117		83.9	98.5			83.9	69.2			$10,360
Pugliese Elementary West	Public	PK, KG-4	435 John Scott Hwy Connector	Steubenville	43952	Jefferson County	Steubenville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 264-1590	473	24	19.7		365 (77.2%)	44 (9.3%)	11 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	47 (9.9%)	91.9	24^th of 1577 public elementary schools	98.5%		93.3	12^th of 1596 public elementary schools	99.2%	12		95.8	90.1			98.6	88.7	100.0		$9,212
Toronto Elementary School	Public	K-5	1309 Dennis Way	Toronto	43964	Jefferson County	Toronto City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 537-2172	358	23	15.5	62.3%	315 (88.0%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	27 (7.5%)	59.2	772^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	51.0%		61.5	739^th of 1596 public elementary schools	53.7%	33	76.7	65.6	55.4	68.3		68.8	53.8	75.0		$9,582
Karaffa Elementary	Public	PK	1307 Dennis Way	Toronto	43964	Jefferson County	Toronto City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 537-2471	83	3	27.6		69 (83.1%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.8%)								(n/a)
Cross Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	587 Bantam Ridge Rd	Wintersville	43953	Jefferson County	Indian Creek Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 264-1691	498	27	18.1	69.3%	430 (86.3%)	24 (4.8%)	23 (4.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	20.4	1253^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	20.5%		26.7	1186^th of 1596 public elementary schools	25.7%	67		47.8	26.8			48.6	38.0			$8,456
Buckeye North Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1004 3rd St	Brilliant	43913	Jefferson County	Buckeye Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 598-4589	277	18	15.3	75.8%	249 (89.9%)	10 (3.6%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	11 (4.0%)	60.3	751^st of 1577 public elementary schools	52.4%		71.2	534^th of 1596 public elementary schools	66.5%	217	79.4	75.8	71.4	47.1	35.7	69.7	71.4	73.5	50.0	$10,768
Stanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	14890 State Route 213	Hammondsville	43930	Jefferson County	Edison Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 532-1594	392	18	21.7	64.5%	371 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	64.5	673^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	57.3%		58.5	801^st of 1596 public elementary schools	49.8%	128	83.3	69.6	75.0	75.0	45.8	69.6	63.6	72.9	50.0	$12,027

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