The Wells Village School is a public school serving grades K through 6 in Wells, Vermont. Built about 1899, it is a fine and imposing local example of Colonial Revival architecture, designed to meet the latest school standards of the time. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Serving 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wells Village School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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Wells Village School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Wells Village School's student population of 78 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Engaged, Empowered, and Prepared for tomorrow
Wells Village School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells Village School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Wells Village School's ranking?
Wells Village School is ranked #263 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Wells Village School?
78 students attend Wells Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wells Village School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wells Village School?
Wells Village School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wells Village School offer ?
Wells Village School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wells Village School part of?
Wells Village School is part of Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69.
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