Wells Elementary

Summary:

Wells Elementary is a public elementary school in Plano, Texas, serving 519 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Plano Independent School District, which is ranked 185 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Wells Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools, with strong academic performance across different racial subgroups. The school has maintained a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, and in the 2023-2024 school year, it outperformed the district and state in several STAAR test subjects and grade levels. However, the school's performance is more mixed for some subgroups, such as African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting a need to focus on addressing their needs.

Compared to nearby schools, Wells Elementary has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian and Hispanic students. While it has a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds than some nearby schools, such as Jackson Elementary, its performance for this subgroup is more mixed. The school is also located in close proximity to several other high-performing Plano ISD elementary schools, such as Hightower Elementary and Gulledge Elementary, which may provide opportunities for collaboration and learning from best practices.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3427 Mission Ridge Rd
       Plano, TX  75023-8114


(469) 752-3700

District: Plano Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
707th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,159 Help


Students who attend Wells Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Haggard Middle
High:    Plano Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  494

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.3%
Asian:
35.0%
Hispanic:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wells Elementary ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 21st among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wells Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.3%), Asian (35%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.8% 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 13.3. 30 elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wells Elementary is $9,159. 38 elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wells Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wells Elementary 707th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Wells Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Plano Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Plano Independent School District (Isd) 185th 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
2004 81.83 317th 3465 90.9%
2005 85.62 179th 3475 94.8%
2006 85.24 165th 3476 95.3%
2007 78.85 506th 3724 86.4%
2008 84.36 243rd 3768 93.6%
2009 81.87 382nd 3884 90.2%
2010 84.85 151st 3937 96.2%
2011 82.06 363rd 4095 91.1%
2012 81.75 572nd 4206 86.4%
2013 86.12 380th 4221 91.0%
2014 86.27 390th 4260 90.8%
2015 87.02 362nd 4320 91.6%
2016 86.96 379th 4286 91.2%
2017 83.39 599th 4329 86.2%
2018 78.50 729th 4359 83.3%
2019 83.06 589th 4479 86.8%
2021 75.80 888th 4578 80.6%
2022 78.07 839th 4581 81.7%
2023 79.64 776th 4647 83.3%
2024 81.09 707th 4675 84.9%
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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
2018 71.61 246th 1046 76.5%
2019 67.30 310th 1112 72.1%
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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 58.26 1116th 3226 65.4%
2019 68.29 712th 3333 78.6%
2021 77.70 401st 3446 88.4%
2022 87.68 181st 3487 94.8%
2023 74.12 577th 3556 83.8%
2024 84.18 362nd 3638 90.0%
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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
2018 71.98 505th 3558 85.8%
2019 73.34 472nd 3684 87.2%
2021 60.03 929th 3799 75.5%
2022 76.16 481st 3952 87.8%
2023 76.24 493rd 4086 87.9%
2024 74.23 634th 4261 85.1%
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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 60.54 1347th 4264 68.4%
2019 47.88 2213th 4309 48.6%
2021 43.77 2474th 4451 44.4%
2022 57.27 1661st 4477 62.9%
2023 38.45 2979th 4521 34.1%
2024 69.95 929th 4560 79.6%
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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 74.29 835th 4306 80.6%
2019 77.36 732nd 4348 83.2%
2021 76.99 790th 4499 82.4%
2022 77.06 802nd 4561 82.4%
2023 75.84 857th 4588 81.3%
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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 57.86 1601st 3106 48.5%
2019 64.86 1185th 3184 62.8%
2021 64.56 1211th 3006 59.7%
2022 66.13 1042nd 2958 64.8%
2023 66.10 1097th 2980 63.2%
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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 61.72 1213th 4240 71.4%
2019 76.94 524th 4295 87.8%
2021 82.51 312th 4331 92.8%
2022 71.73 758th 4461 83.0%
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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 79.05 691st 4319 84.0%
2019 84.54 494th 4357 88.7%
2021 69.14 1109th 4498 75.3%
2022 76.28 863rd 4563 81.1%
2023 78.31 775th 4585 83.1%
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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 44.36 653rd 1005 35.0%
2019 55.31 482nd 1009 52.2%
2021 39.84 635th 967 34.3%
2022 57.50 451st 957 52.9%
2023 57.92 477th 1015 53.0%
2024 58.14 499th 1035 51.8%
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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 54.62 947th 2483 61.9%
2019 60.20 779th 2515 69.0%
2022 27.66 1971st 2421 18.6%
2023 35.86 1610th 2443 34.1%
2024 75.92 333rd 2421 86.2%
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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 66.17 1054th 4168 74.7%
2019 77.32 546th 4188 87.0%
2021 69.46 908th 4329 79.0%
2022 65.14 1158th 4376 73.5%
2023 84.68 384th 4401 91.3%
2024 65.04 1182nd 4431 73.3%
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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 62.86 1032nd 3127 67.0%
2019 61.13 1117th 3142 64.4%
2021 52.75 1381st 3082 55.2%
2022 60.18 1156th 3082 62.5%
2023 56.38 1345th 3106 56.7%
2024 65.04 981st 3078 68.1%
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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.

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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
1988 646 6 30 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 687
1989 640 17 28 6 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1990 626 13 34 5 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1991 606 15 36 5 0 n/a n/a -86 576
1992 590 12 40 5 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1993 554 6 43 9 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1994 540 9 44 9 3 n/a n/a 0 605
1995 483 10 69 6 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 483 10 69 6 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 475 12 62 5 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 497 11 80 7 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1999 477 15 75 12 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2000 444 14 76 9 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2001 415 23 70 24 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2002 399 28 82 23 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2003 399 28 82 23 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2004 361 26 71 26 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 340 24 82 30 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2006 321 34 69 34 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2007 325 36 69 39 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 330 41 86 43 3 n/a n/a 0 503
2009 282 43 108 36 3 n/a n/a 0 472
2010 288 53 110 48 3 n/a n/a 0 502
2011 268 38 109 65 3 0 32 0 515
2012 258 44 129 66 3 0 27 0 527
2013 262 39 136 75 1 1 27 0 541
2014 264 36 154 78 0 1 32 0 565
2015 255 55 163 78 0 1 28 0 580
2016 250 55 144 81 1 0 24 0 555
2017 230 50 161 75 5 0 24 0 545
2018 232 48 139 84 5 0 27 0 535
2019 237 52 156 86 5 0 26 0 562
2020 232 54 175 85 5 0 23 0 574
2021 238 39 160 81 5 0 26 0 549
2022 241 40 115 80 7 1 21 0 505
2023 213 42 162 68 9 1 24 0 519
2024 189 35 173 67 6 1 23 0 494

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
1988 687 32.0 21.4 n/a
1989 691 n/a n/a n/a
1990 678 37.0 18.3 n/a
1991 576 34.0 16.9 n/a
1992 647 37.6 17.2 0.3
1993 612 35.0 17.5 1
1994 605 36.0 16.8 1.3
1995 568 35.3 16.1 1.2
1996 568 35.3 16.1 1.2
1997 554 34.8 15.9 2.3
1998 595 34.7 17.1 1
1999 579 37.5 15.4 1.2
2000 544 34.3 15.9 1.5
2001 534 35.4 15.1 2.1
2002 535 37.1 14.4 6.5
2003 535 37.1 14.4 6.5
2004 486 36.2 13.4 7.4
2005 477 36.0 13.3 9.6
2006 458 33.8 13.6 14.2
2007 470 33.7 13.9 13.2
2008 503 35.0 14.4 8.2
2009 472 35.7 13.2 12.3
2010 502 35.4 14.1 17.1
2011 515 37.4 13.7 16.7
2012 527 36.2 14.5 15.9
2013 541 37.3 14.4 14.4
2014 565 38.5 14.6 12.9
2015 580 42.0 13.8 16.4
2016 555 42.0 13.2 15.5
2017 545 40.7 13.3 13.8
2018 535 40.7 13.1 16.4
2019 562 41.0 13.6 16.9
2020 574 42.8 13.3 17.9
2021 549 39.5 13.8 19.9
2022 505 39.5 12.7 22
2023 519 38.2 13.5 19.3
2024 494 36.9 13.3 17.8

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
1988 687 32.0 21.4 n/a
1989 691 n/a n/a n/a
1990 678 37.0 18.3 n/a
1991 576 34.0 16.9 n/a
1992 647 37.6 17.2 0.3
1993 612 35.0 17.5 1
1994 605 36.0 16.8 1.3
1995 568 35.3 16.1 1.2
1996 568 35.3 16.1 1.2
1997 554 34.8 15.9 2.3
1998 595 34.7 17.1 1
1999 579 37.5 15.4 1.2
2000 544 34.3 15.9 1.5
2001 534 35.4 15.1 2.1
2002 535 37.1 14.4 6.5
2003 535 37.1 14.4 6.5
2004 486 36.2 13.4 7.4
2005 477 36.0 13.3 9.6
2006 458 33.8 13.6 14.2
2007 470 33.7 13.9 13.2
2008 503 35.0 14.4 8.2
2009 472 35.7 13.2 12.3
2010 502 35.4 14.1 17.1
2011 515 37.4 13.7 16.7
2012 527 36.2 14.5 15.9
2013 541 37.3 14.4 14.4
2014 565 38.5 14.6 12.9
2015 580 42.0 13.8 16.4
2016 555 42.0 13.2 15.5
2017 545 40.7 13.3 13.8
2018 535 40.7 13.1 16.4
2019 562 41.0 13.6 16.9
2020 574 42.8 13.3 17.9
2021 549 39.5 13.8 19.9
2022 505 39.5 12.7 22
2023 519 38.2 13.5 19.3
2024 494 36.9 13.3 17.8

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 $596 (6.3%) $8,803 (93.7%) $9,399
2020 $624 (6.8%) $8,570 (93.2%) $9,194
2021 $481 (5.3%) $8,677 (94.7%) $9,159

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 589th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 776th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Wells Elementary)5761
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6065
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wells Elementary)5959
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6460
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Wells Elementary)6471
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5861
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wells Elementary)4866
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6161
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Wells Elementary)7067
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6670
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wells Elementary)8162
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))7167
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Wells Elementary)6838
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5748
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562519
 7.7%
African American5242
 19.2%
American Indian59
 80%
Asian156162
 3.8%
Hispanic8668
 20.9%
Pacific Islander01
White237213
 10.1%
Two or More Races2624
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.9%19.3%
 2.4%


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Students who attend Wells Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Haggard Middle
High : Plano Senior High School

Wells Elementary ranks 707th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Wells Elementary are 38% White, 35% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 494 students attended Wells Elementary.


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