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Wellston Elementary School

Summary:

Wellston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 259 students in grades PK-5 in Wellston, Oklahoma, which is part of the Wellston School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores, particularly impressive given its large population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Wellston Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with 57% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 24%, and 56% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 35%. The school's ranking of 12th out of 506 Oklahoma elementary schools for low-socioeconomic status students in 2020-2021 is a remarkable achievement, indicating that the school is effectively supporting and educating this population. In comparison, nearby schools like Meeker Elementary School and Clara Reynolds Elementary School have lower proficiency rates in 4th-grade mathematics, at 38% and 32%, respectively.

While Wellston Elementary School has a predominantly White student population, with 75.68% of students identifying as such, the school also has a significant Native American population at 5.79%. The school's racial diversity has declined slightly in recent years, a trend that may be worth further investigation. Nonetheless, Wellston Elementary School's consistent high performance, strong funding, and exceptional support for low-income students make it a standout in the region, outperforming many of its nearby counterparts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 Hayes Drive
       Wellston, OK  74881-4881

(405) 356-2256

District: Wellston

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,287 Help


Students who attend Wellston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wellston Middle School
High:    Wellston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Two or more races:
13.7%
American Indian:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wellston Elementary School ranks better than 76.3% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), two or more races (13.7%), American Indian (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wellston Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wellston Elementary School is $9,287.
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2009 51.03 451st 840 46.3%
2010 41.00 570th 845 32.5%
2011 62.49 326th 846 61.5%
2015 88.19 52nd 957 94.6%
2016 42.92 309th 498 38.0%
2018 66.19 102nd 406 74.9%
2019 69.16 92nd 411 77.6%
2021 65.06 163rd 646 74.8%
2022 75.05 56th 323 82.7%
2023 66.57 78th 276 71.7%
2024 71.41 92nd 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 12th 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 201st 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 335 11 0 3 13 n/a n/a 0 362
1989 336 14 0 2 16 n/a n/a 0 368
1990 314 15 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 338
1991 327 16 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 354
1992 264 7 1 2 14 n/a n/a 0 288
1993 265 6 3 5 11 n/a n/a 0 290
1994 269 4 0 4 17 n/a n/a 0 294
1995 288 10 0 5 7 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 288 10 0 5 7 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 301 8 0 5 7 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 280 10 7 13 13 n/a n/a 0 323
1999 292 12 0 7 6 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 282 9 1 5 8 n/a n/a 0 305
2001 322 5 1 2 7 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 320 3 0 5 6 n/a n/a 0 334
2003 320 3 0 5 6 n/a n/a 0 334
2004 349 7 0 6 5 n/a n/a 0 367
2005 309 6 0 5 9 n/a n/a 0 329
2006 299 5 0 7 17 n/a n/a 0 328
2007 301 7 0 7 23 n/a n/a 0 338
2008 256 2 1 11 59 n/a n/a 0 329
2009 297 6 0 12 43 n/a n/a 0 358
2010 275 6 0 12 42 n/a n/a 0 335
2011 244 7 0 9 54 0 1 0 315
2012 260 10 0 4 56 0 3 0 333
2013 246 8 0 8 59 0 3 0 324
2014 265 10 0 11 44 0 2 0 332
2015 262 6 0 7 40 0 4 0 319
2016 283 6 0 2 37 0 4 0 332
2017 253 6 0 6 30 0 6 0 301
2018 236 5 0 8 27 0 8 0 284
2019 244 5 0 10 24 0 5 0 288
2020 262 4 0 10 23 1 8 0 308
2021 210 1 0 14 11 1 25 0 262
2022 212 0 3 13 16 1 28 0 273
2023 196 0 3 15 15 1 29 0 259
2024 178 0 0 11 17 2 33 0 241

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wellston Elementary School

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YearTotal 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

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 92nd of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 78th 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)6148
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wellston)6170
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4334
 9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wellston Elementary School)4156
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wellston)4156
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3835
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Wellston Elementary School)5334
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts I (Wellston)5334
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3527
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students288259
 10.1%
African American50
 100%
American Indian2415
 37.5%
Asian03
Hispanic1015
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White244196
 19.7%
Two or More Races529
 480%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.1%64.5%
 4.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wellston Elementary School

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

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

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

Middle : Wellston Middle School
High : Wellston High School

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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