Wells Elementary

Summary:

Wells Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cypress, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,108 students. The school is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD), which is ranked 363 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wells Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Texas, with impressive STAAR test scores that significantly outperform the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70.26% of 3rd graders at Wells Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 57.62% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 35.56% White, 11.37% African American, 19.13% Hispanic, 27.8% Asian, and 5.78% two or more races, is in contrast to the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher concentration of either Hispanic or African American students. Additionally, Wells Elementary has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with only 14.26% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like Postma Elementary (44.59%) and Walker Elementary (76.78%).

The school's efficient resource allocation, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.3 in the 2022-2023 school year, may contribute to its academic success. This suggests that Wells Elementary is able to provide more individualized attention and support to its students, which could be a key factor in its consistently high performance. Overall, Wells Elementary stands out as an exceptional elementary school within the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, offering a high-quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10607 Mason Rd
       Cypress, TX  77433


(281) 349-7400

District: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
352nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,541 Help


Students who attend Wells Elementary usually attend:

High:    Bridgeland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  1,334

Racial breakdown:

White:
31.0%
Asian:
30.2%
Hispanic:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.6% Help


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Compare Details Wells Elementary ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Wells Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Wells Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (31%), Asian (30.2%), Hispanic (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wells Elementary is 19.4, which is the highest among 56 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wells Elementary is $7,541, which is the lowest among 56 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wells Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wells Elementary 352nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Wells Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) 363rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wells Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.10 165th 4479 96.3%
2021 94.92 208th 4578 95.5%
2022 91.95 283rd 4581 93.8%
2023 90.66 349th 4647 92.5%
2024 90.51 352nd 4675 92.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.75 269th 1112 75.8%
2021 77.85 153rd 961 84.1%
2022 63.90 334th 1004 66.7%
2023 75.02 220th 1099 80.0%
2024 69.06 309th 1114 72.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.76 549th 3226 83.0%
2021 72.55 530th 3446 84.6%
2022 75.85 479th 3487 86.3%
2023 67.94 797th 3556 77.6%
2024 90.39 211th 3638 94.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.43 442nd 3684 88.0%
2021 83.99 249th 3799 93.4%
2022 74.07 542nd 3952 86.3%
2023 80.94 367th 4086 91.0%
2024 60.35 1246th 4261 70.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.51 741st 4264 82.6%
2019 67.93 912th 4309 78.8%
2021 86.10 243rd 4451 94.5%
2022 86.46 263rd 4477 94.1%
2023 77.10 562nd 4521 87.6%
2024 74.90 679th 4560 85.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.55 125th 4306 97.1%
2019 92.66 210th 4348 95.2%
2021 93.56 214th 4499 95.2%
2022 91.78 228th 4561 95.0%
2023 87.26 427th 4588 90.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.61 428th 3106 86.2%
2019 73.13 581st 3184 81.8%
2021 79.34 366th 3006 87.8%
2022 70.50 732nd 2958 75.3%
2023 70.72 765th 2980 74.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.36 99th 4240 97.7%
2019 91.16 142nd 4295 96.7%
2021 93.81 104th 4331 97.6%
2022 88.68 213th 4461 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.39 137th 4319 96.8%
2019 95.27 123rd 4357 97.2%
2021 93.91 214th 4498 95.2%
2022 88.99 353rd 4563 92.3%
2023 90.83 302nd 4585 93.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.76 136th 1005 86.5%
2019 81.51 74th 1009 92.7%
2021 79.08 144th 967 85.1%
2022 74.80 168th 957 82.4%
2023 66.95 334th 1015 67.1%
2024 68.99 287th 1035 72.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.97 774th 2483 68.8%
2019 66.16 610th 2515 75.7%
2021 85.44 167th 2444 93.2%
2022 79.50 272nd 2421 88.8%
2023 84.04 214th 2443 91.2%
2024 67.53 547th 2421 77.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.35 211th 4168 94.9%
2019 95.94 66th 4188 98.4%
2021 94.18 127th 4329 97.1%
2022 90.08 211th 4376 95.2%
2023 80.95 483rd 4401 89.0%
2024 80.52 512th 4431 88.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.60 94th 3127 97.0%
2019 84.26 280th 3142 91.1%
2021 80.93 347th 3082 88.7%
2022 75.91 519th 3082 83.2%
2023 80.01 421st 3106 86.4%
2024 75.47 553rd 3078 82.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Wells Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Wells Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 272 43 101 114 1 0 18 0 549
2019 348 58 143 144 2 2 41 0 738
2020 446 93 201 204 2 2 57 0 1005
2021 515 123 271 253 2 5 74 0 1243
2022 655 166 390 331 3 2 97 0 1644
2023 394 126 308 212 2 2 64 0 1108
2024 414 162 403 259 5 1 90 0 1334

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 Wells Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 549 31.7 17.2 6.7
2019 738 39.0 18.9 8.3
2020 1005 50.4 19.9 8.5
2021 1243 61.5 20.1 10
2022 1644 76.6 21.4 11.6
2023 1108 63.8 17.3 14.3
2024 1334 68.6 19.4 16.6

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 549 31.7 17.2 6.7
2019 738 39.0 18.9 8.3
2020 1005 50.4 19.9 8.5
2021 1243 61.5 20.1 10
2022 1644 76.6 21.4 11.6
2023 1108 63.8 17.3 14.3
2024 1334 68.6 19.4 16.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wells Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $768 (10.1%) $6,857 (89.9%) $7,626
2020 $634 (9.2%) $6,283 (90.8%) $6,917
2021 $964 (12.8%) $6,577 (87.2%) $7,541

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wells Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 349th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Wells Elementary)7080
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wells Elementary)7169
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4746
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Wells Elementary)7274
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4748
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wells Elementary)7259
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4947
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Wells Elementary)8588
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6061
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wells Elementary)8162
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Wells Elementary)8469
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6341
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7381108
 50.1%
African American58126
 117.2%
American Indian22
Asian143308
 115.4%
Hispanic144212
 47.2%
Pacific Islander22
White348394
 13.2%
Two or More Races4164
 56.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.3%14.3%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wells Elementary

Yes. Wells Elementary ranks in the top 7.5% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Wells Elementary are 31% White, 30% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Wells Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Bridgeland High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,334 students attended Wells Elementary.


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