Wellston Elementary School

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Wellston Elementary School ranks 92 nd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wellston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 241 students in grades PK-5 in the Wellston School District, which is ranked 42 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wellston Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 91% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 47%. In Mathematics, 69% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 37%. The school also serves a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, with 68.46% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, yet the school's performance for this subgroup is exceptional, ranking 12th out of 506 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2020-2021.

Wellston Elementary's student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 17.2 over the past few years, is lower than many nearby schools, such as Meeker Elementary and Jones Elementary. This, combined with the school's consistent 4-star rating and effective resource allocation, likely contribute to its outstanding academic achievements, especially for its low-income student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

500 Hayes Drive
Wellston, OK 74881-4881

(405) 356-2256

District: Wellston

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,287

Students who attend Wellston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wellston Middle School
High:	Wellston High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.9%

Two or more races:

13.7%

American Indian:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wellston Elementary School ranks better than 76.3% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), two or more races (13.7%), American Indian (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wellston Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Wellston Elementary School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wellston Elementary School is $9,287.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wellston Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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Rank History for Wellston Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wellston Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	51.03	451^st	840	46.3%
2010	41.00	570^th	845	32.5%
2011	62.49	326^th	846	61.5%
2015	88.19	52^nd	957	94.6%
2016	42.92	309^th	498	38.0%
2018	66.19	102^nd	406	74.9%
2019	69.16	92^nd	411	77.6%
2021	65.06	163^rd	646	74.8%
2022	75.05	56^th	323	82.7%
2023	66.57	78^th	276	71.7%
2024	71.41	92^nd	389	76.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wellston Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.60	12^th	506	97.6%

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Rank History for White students at Wellston Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.74	201^st	403	50.1%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State 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: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wellston Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	335	11	0	3	13	n/a	n/a	362
1989	336	14	0	2	16	n/a	n/a	368
1990	314	15	0	0	9	n/a	n/a	338
1991	327	16	1	0	10	n/a	n/a	354
1992	264	7	1	2	14	n/a	n/a	288
1993	265	6	3	5	11	n/a	n/a	290
1994	269	4	0	4	17	n/a	n/a	294
1995	288	10	0	5	7	n/a	n/a	310
1996	288	10	0	5	7	n/a	n/a	310
1997	301	8	0	5	7	n/a	n/a	321
1998	280	10	7	13	13	n/a	n/a	323
1999	292	12	0	7	6	n/a	n/a	317
2000	282	9	1	5	8	n/a	n/a	305
2001	322	5	1	2	7	n/a	n/a	337
2002	320	3	0	5	6	n/a	n/a	334
2003	320	3	0	5	6	n/a	n/a	334
2004	349	7	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	367
2005	309	6	0	5	9	n/a	n/a	329
2006	299	5	0	7	17	n/a	n/a	328
2007	301	7	0	7	23	n/a	n/a	338
2008	256	2	1	11	59	n/a	n/a	329
2009	297	6	0	12	43	n/a	n/a	358
2010	275	6	0	12	42	n/a	n/a	335
2011	244	7	0	9	54	0	1	315
2012	260	10	0	4	56	0	3	333
2013	246	8	0	8	59	0	3	324
2014	265	10	0	11	44	0	2	332
2015	262	6	0	7	40	0	4	319
2016	283	6	0	2	37	0	4	332
2017	253	6	0	6	30	0	6	301
2018	236	5	0	8	27	0	8	284
2019	244	5	0	10	24	0	5	288
2020	262	4	0	10	23	1	8	308
2021	210	1	0	14	11	1	25	262
2022	212	0	3	13	16	1	28	273
2023	196	0	3	15	15	1	29	259
2024	178	0	0	11	17	2	33	241

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wellston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	362	15.0	24.1	n/a
1989	368	14.0	26.2	n/a
1990	338	18.0	18.7	n/a
1991	354	16.1	21.9	n/a
1992	288	15.9	18.1	32.6
1993	290	16.0	18.1	37.6
1994	294	16.3	18.0	37.1
1995	310	16.5	18.8	41.6
1996	310	16.5	18.8	41.6
1997	321	17.4	18.4	44.2
1998	323	16.6	19.5	44
1999	317	17.5	18.1	52.7
2000	305	18.0	16.9	51.1
2001	337	18.3	18.4	39.8
2002	334	16.5	20.2	39.8
2003	334	16.5	20.2	39.8
2004	367	16.0	22.9	48
2005	329	16.4	20.1	41.3
2006	328	17.7	18.5	44.8
2007	338	18.7	18.1	47.3
2008	329	18.5	17.8	47.1
2009	358	18.6	19.2	52
2010	335	16.5	20.3	54
2011	315	16.2	19.4	56.5
2012	333	15.6	21.3	63.4
2013	324	15.3	21.1	65.7
2014	332	15.8	21.0	61.1
2015	319	16.0	19.9	59.6
2016	332	17.0	19.5	57.5
2017	301	18.0	16.6	61.8
2018	284	17.1	16.5	58.5
2019	288	17.0	16.8	69.1
2020	308	16.3	18.7	67.2
2021	262	17.4	14.9	63.7
2022	273	17.9	15.2	65.6
2023	259	15.0	17.2	64.5
2024	241	17.0	14.1	68.5

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 Wellston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	362	15.0	24.1	n/a
1989	368	14.0	26.2	n/a
1990	338	18.0	18.7	n/a
1991	354	16.1	21.9	n/a
1992	288	15.9	18.1	32.6
1993	290	16.0	18.1	37.6
1994	294	16.3	18.0	37.1
1995	310	16.5	18.8	41.6
1996	310	16.5	18.8	41.6
1997	321	17.4	18.4	44.2
1998	323	16.6	19.5	44
1999	317	17.5	18.1	52.7
2000	305	18.0	16.9	51.1
2001	337	18.3	18.4	39.8
2002	334	16.5	20.2	39.8
2003	334	16.5	20.2	39.8
2004	367	16.0	22.9	48
2005	329	16.4	20.1	41.3
2006	328	17.7	18.5	44.8
2007	338	18.7	18.1	47.3
2008	329	18.5	17.8	47.1
2009	358	18.6	19.2	52
2010	335	16.5	20.3	54
2011	315	16.2	19.4	56.5
2012	333	15.6	21.3	63.4
2013	324	15.3	21.1	65.7
2014	332	15.8	21.0	61.1
2015	319	16.0	19.9	59.6
2016	332	17.0	19.5	57.5
2017	301	18.0	16.6	61.8
2018	284	17.1	16.5	58.5
2019	288	17.0	16.8	69.1
2020	308	16.3	18.7	67.2
2021	262	17.4	14.9	63.7
2022	273	17.9	15.2	65.6
2023	259	15.0	17.2	64.5
2024	241	17.0	14.1	68.5

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 Wellston Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,353
2020	$6,632
2021	$8,074
2022	$8,075
2023	$9,287

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wellston Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 78^th of 276 Elementary schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wellston Elementary School)	61	48	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wellston)	61	70	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wellston Elementary School)	41	56	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wellston)	41	56	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Wellston Elementary School)	53	34	19%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Wellston)	53	34	19%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	27	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	288	259	10.1%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	24	15	37.5%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	10	15	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	244	196	19.7%
Two or More Races	5	29	480%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.1%	64.5%	4.6%

Schools Near Wellston Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)				OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Wellston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Hayes Drive	Wellston	74881	Lincoln County	Wellston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 356-2256	241	17	14.1	68.5%	178 (73.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.1%)	2 (0.8%)	33 (13.7%)	71.4	92^nd of 389 public elementary schools	76.3%		66.6	78^th of 276 public elementary schools	71.7%	14	59.0	91.0		50.0		69.0			$9,287
Luther Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	900 South Dogwood	Luther	73054	Oklahoma County	Luther	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 277-3545	359	22	16.3	64.6%	208 (57.9%)	9 (2.5%)	58 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.1%)	4 (1.1%)	51 (14.2%)								(n/a)		45.0							$10,849
Carney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	204 South Carney Street	Carney	74832	Lincoln County	Carney	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 865-2344	155	9	18.0	81.9%	119 (76.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (16.1%)								(n/a)									$10,671
Park Road Elementary School	Public	3-6	1601 West Park Road	Chandler	74834	Lincoln County	Chandler	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 258-1828	318	20	15.9	56.3%	199 (62.6%)	7 (2.2%)	27 (8.5%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (23.0%)	51.4	181^st of 389 public elementary schools	53.5%		74.5	45^th of 276 public elementary schools	83.7%	136	52.0	46.0	79.0	28.0	37.0	63.0	56.0	54.0	$7,654
White Rock Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	334998 East 1010 Road	McLoud	74851	Pottawatomie County	White Rock	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 964-3428	150	14	10.7	72.0%	91 (60.7%)	2 (1.3%)	12 (8.0%)	4 (2.7%)	17 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (16.0%)								(n/a)									$10,819
East Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	401 South Iowa	Chandler	74834	Lincoln County	Chandler	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 258-1872	283	20	14.1	65.0%	200 (70.7%)	4 (1.4%)	19 (6.7%)	3 (1.1%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (17.0%)								(n/a)									$8,695
Russell Babb Elementary School	Public	4-5	20901 Northeast Tenth Street	Harrah	73045	Oklahoma County	Harrah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 347-2200	320	19	17.2	61.6%	219 (68.4%)	5 (1.6%)	29 (9.1%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (15.0%)	36.5	272^nd of 389 public elementary schools	30.1%		41.1	167^th of 276 public elementary schools	39.5%	105		52.0	50.0		52.0	50.0		25.0	$7,704
Meeker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 South Culver Street	Meeker	74855	Lincoln County	Meeker	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 788-4540	332	23	14.4	72.6%	225 (67.8%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (23.5%)	69.1	104^th of 389 public elementary schools	73.3%		25	235^th of 276 public elementary schools	14.9%	131	67.0	63.0		50.0	61.0				$8,888
Virginia Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	20227 Northeast Tenth Street	Harrah	73045	Oklahoma County	Harrah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 347-2400	369	22	16.7	58.0%	238 (64.5%)	9 (2.4%)	35 (9.5%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	60 (16.3%)								(n/a)									$7,328
Clara Reynolds Elementary School	Public	2-3	755 Harrison Street	Harrah	73045	Oklahoma County	Harrah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 347-2500	321	17	18.8	61.1%	210 (65.4%)	5 (1.6%)	31 (9.7%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (17.1%)								(n/a)	39.0			29.0					$7,928

Frequently Asked Questions about Wellston Elementary School

What district is Wellston Elementary School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Wellston Elementary School?

Students at Wellston Elementary School are 74% White, 14% Two or more races, 7% American Indian, 5% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Wellston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wellston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wellston Middle School
High : Wellston High School

How many students attend Wellston Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 241 students attended Wellston Elementary School.

Is Wellston Elementary School a good school?

Wellston Elementary School ranks 92^nd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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