Wellfleet Elementary

Summary:

Wellfleet Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Wellfleet, MA, with a student population of 98. The school is part of the Wellfleet school district, which is ranked 76 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wellfleet Elementary consistently performs above the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 56.25% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.17%, and 61.7% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state's 40.91%. Wellfleet's performance is particularly strong in 5th grade, where 66.67% of students were proficient or better in ELA and Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. Compared to nearby schools, Wellfleet Elementary outperforms Chatham Elementary, Harwich Elementary, and Provincetown Schools in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates.

Wellfleet Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of $35,597 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's strong performance in supporting student subgroups, particularly female students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is a notable strength, suggesting the school has implemented effective strategies to ensure equitable outcomes. However, the relatively lower performance of male students compared to female students is an area that could benefit from further investigation and targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 Lawrence Road
       Wellfleet, MA  02667


(508) 349-3101

District: Wellfleet

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $35,597 Help


Students who attend Wellfleet Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Nauset Regional Middle
High:    Nauset Regional High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  98

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.7%
Two or more races:
11.2%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.7% Help


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Compare Details Wellfleet Elementary ranks better than 77% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wellfleet Elementary is 9.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wellfleet Elementary is $35,597.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wellfleet Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellfleet Elementary 211th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Wellfleet Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Wellfleet 76th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wellfleet Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wellfleet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.41 300th 884 66.1%
2004 85.26 107th 882 87.9%
2005 87.20 81st 887 90.9%
2006 71.57 252nd 911 72.3%
2007 58.58 419th 911 54.0%
2008 78.38 182nd 908 80.0%
2009 73.57 244th 909 73.2%
2010 88.94 51st 920 94.5%
2011 79.78 175th 924 81.1%
2012 87.08 80th 930 91.4%
2013 77.01 204th 928 78.0%
2014 83.94 112th 926 87.9%
2015 75.26 215th 914 76.5%
2016 85.70 104th 932 88.8%
2017 58.14 401st 938 57.2%
2018 75.91 219th 934 76.6%
2019 65.20 329th 942 65.1%
2021 56.54 423rd 936 54.8%
2022 73.54 240th 932 74.2%
2023 62.48 358th 928 61.4%
2024 77.58 211th 916 77.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wellfleet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.42 83rd 886 90.6%
2022 80.22 115th 905 87.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wellfleet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.94 23rd 685 96.6%
2022 78.72 93rd 772 88.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Wellfleet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.84 162nd 893 81.9%
2022 87.59 98th 901 89.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wellfleet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.14 546th 898 39.2%
2022 61.34 352nd 908 61.2%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Wellfleet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.12 354th 925 61.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wellfleet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.91 214th 772 72.3%
2019 53.74 369th 780 52.7%
2021 47.50 411th 765 46.3%
2022 58.34 314th 764 58.9%
2023 49.85 395th 762 48.2%
2024 67.95 228th 753 69.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Wellfleet Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 171 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1989 162 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1990 203 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1991 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1992 193 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1993 200 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1994 197 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1995 169 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1996 169 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1997 170 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1998 158 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1999 137 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2000 136 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2001 127 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2002 129 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2003 129 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2004 142 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2005 138 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2006 132 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 136
2007 127 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 131
2008 133 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 4 140
2009 121 2 0 2 0 0 6 0 131
2010 134 1 0 3 0 0 9 0 147
2011 128 3 0 4 0 0 6 0 141
2012 126 4 0 2 0 0 6 0 138
2013 126 3 0 3 0 0 8 0 140
2014 112 3 0 3 0 0 7 0 125
2015 105 2 0 4 0 0 7 0 118
2016 95 4 0 8 0 0 6 0 113
2017 96 2 0 9 0 0 6 0 113
2018 94 1 2 6 0 0 9 0 112
2019 87 3 1 3 0 0 11 0 105
2020 87 2 1 3 0 0 13 0 106
2021 84 0 1 4 0 0 14 0 103
2022 87 3 0 7 0 0 15 0 112
2023 81 1 1 4 0 0 11 0 98

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wellfleet Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 173 n/a n/a n/a
1989 164 n/a n/a n/a
1990 204 n/a n/a n/a
1991 199 n/a n/a n/a
1992 193 n/a n/a n/a
1993 202 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 200 n/a n/a n/a
1995 175 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 175 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 176 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 162 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 141 n/a 0.0 24.1
2000 141 n/a 0.0 22
2001 131 n/a 0.0 16.8
2002 131 n/a n/a 19.1
2003 131 n/a n/a 19.1
2004 147 18.6 7.9 18.4
2005 141 19.5 7.2 14.9
2006 136 18.2 7.5 13.4
2007 131 18.0 7.3 7.8
2008 140 18.4 7.6 6.6
2009 131 18.4 7.1 17.6
2010 147 18.2 8.0 21.1
2011 141 17.5 8.0 18.4
2012 138 17.0 8.0 21.7
2013 140 17.0 8.2 29.3
2014 125 17.6 7.0 34.4
2015 118 14.0 8.4 29.7
2016 113 16.0 7.0 n/a
2017 113 17.0 6.6 n/a
2018 112 14.7 7.5 n/a
2019 105 13.0 8.0 n/a
2020 106 11.2 9.4 n/a
2021 103 15.1 6.7 n/a
2022 112 12.3 9.0 n/a
2023 98 10.6 9.2 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 Wellfleet Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 173 n/a n/a n/a
1989 164 n/a n/a n/a
1990 204 n/a n/a n/a
1991 199 n/a n/a n/a
1992 193 n/a n/a n/a
1993 202 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 200 n/a n/a n/a
1995 175 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 175 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 176 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 162 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 141 n/a 0.0 24.1
2000 141 n/a 0.0 22
2001 131 n/a 0.0 16.8
2002 131 n/a n/a 19.1
2003 131 n/a n/a 19.1
2004 147 18.6 7.9 18.4
2005 141 19.5 7.2 14.9
2006 136 18.2 7.5 13.4
2007 131 18.0 7.3 7.8
2008 140 18.4 7.6 6.6
2009 131 18.4 7.1 17.6
2010 147 18.2 8.0 21.1
2011 141 17.5 8.0 18.4
2012 138 17.0 8.0 21.7
2013 140 17.0 8.2 29.3
2014 125 17.6 7.0 34.4
2015 118 14.0 8.4 29.7
2016 113 16.0 7.0 n/a
2017 113 17.0 6.6 n/a
2018 112 14.7 7.5 n/a
2019 105 13.0 8.0 n/a
2020 106 11.2 9.4 n/a
2021 103 15.1 6.7 n/a
2022 112 12.3 9.0 n/a
2023 98 10.6 9.2 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wellfleet Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $690 (2.0%) $33,075 (98.0%) $33,766
2020 $787 (2.4%) $32,532 (97.6%) $33,318
2021 $1,330 (3.7%) $34,266 (96.3%) $35,597

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wellfleet Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 329th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 358th of 928 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wellfleet Elementary)3842.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wellfleet)3842.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wellfleet Elementary)317.1
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wellfleet)317.1
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wellfleet Elementary)7866.7
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wellfleet)7866.7
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wellfleet Elementary)9366.7
 26.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wellfleet)9366.7
 26.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wellfleet Elementary)7357.1
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wellfleet)7357.1
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wellfleet Elementary)7335.7
 37.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wellfleet)7335.7
 37.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Wellfleet Elementary)7357.1
 15.9%
   5th Grade Science (Wellfleet)7357.1
 15.9%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wellfleet Elementary)6156.5
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wellfleet)6156.5
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Wellfleet Elementary)6339.1
 23.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Wellfleet)6339.1
 23.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Wellfleet Elementary)7357.1
 15.9%
   All Grades Science (Wellfleet)7357.1
 15.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10598
 6.7%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White8781
 6.9%
Two or More Races1111


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wellfleet Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 98 students attended Wellfleet Elementary.

Students who attend Wellfleet Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nauset Regional Middle
High : Nauset Regional High

Wellfleet Elementary ranks 211th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Wellfleet Elementary are 83% White, 11% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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