North Carolinaโ€บSchoolsโ€บWells Elementary

Wells Elementary

PublicGrades 0โ€“5
Wilson, North Carolina ยท Wilson County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students383
Student:Teacher16.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch96%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
383
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
96%+13.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0โ€“5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Wells Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0โ€“5 in Wilson, North Carolina. The school enrolls 383 students. It is part of the Wilson County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking โ€” different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility โ€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeโ€”
LevelElementary
Grade Span0โ€“5
DistrictWilson County Schools
County37195
CityWilson
ZIP27893
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370502002011

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment383
White18.0%
Hispanic / Latino15.1%
Black / African American59.3%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
18.0%
Hispanic
15.1%
Black
59.3%
Asian
1.8%
Two+
5.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %96%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)