Enrollment
8
Elementary
STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WELLS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 263579007174
Wells Township School
38211 COUNTY ROAD 426, ARNOLD, MI 49819 · (906) 238-4200 · Marquette County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL8 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
2 FTE teachers
STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 25% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 13% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Wells Township School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Marquette County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8 | #1,624 of 1,630 | #12 of 12 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
8
-4 (-33%) vs 2020
-81% since 1990-91, when it was 43
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
was 4.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 8 | 2 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 2.2 | 2.7:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 3.6 | 3.9:1 | 64% (9) |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 3 | 4.0:1 | 58% (7) |
| 2017-18 | 10 | 2.4 | 4.2:1 | 50% (5) |
| 2015-16 | 7 | 2 | 3.5:1 | 29% (2) |
| 2010-11 | 15 | 2 | 7.5:1 | 53% (8) |
| 2000-01 | 36 | 4 | 9.0:1 | 69% (25) |
| 1990-91 | 43 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wells Township School.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (10 to 8); teachers down 17% (2.4 to 2).
About Wells Township School
A very small elementary school in ARNOLD, Michigan, Wells Township School is part of Wells Township School District. It had 8 students in 2024-25, spanning kindergarten through 8. Elementary schools in Michigan have about 369 students on average; enrollment here is 98% lower.
Wells Township School reports to Wells Township School District.
Of every 100 students at Wells Township School, about 100 are White. Census figures show Marquette County is about 91% White.
Classroom staffing at Wells Township School totals 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 4.0:1. The average for elementary schools in Michigan, 15.8:1, is higher.
Marquette County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $65,429 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 37% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Public schools in Marquette County number 25, with about 7,657 students.
Gwinn MiddleHigh School is the nearest public school to Wells Township School, about 16.1 miles away.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 12 students in 2020-21, enrollment decreased to 8 by 2024-25.
Anyone can start a thread about open houses, carpools, and field trips at Wells Township School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Marquette County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
67,112
Census ACS
Median income
$65,429
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
7,657 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Gwinn MiddleHigh School16.1 mi · 477
- George D Gilbert Elementary School16.5 mi · 208
- Mid Peninsula School17.8 mi · 220
- KI Sawyer Elementary School20.2 mi · 207
- North Dickinson School23.4 mi · 250
- Gladstone Area High School23.5 mi · 472
Frequently asked questions
About Wells Township SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Wells Township School?
Wells Township School enrolls approximately 8 students in grades KG-08.
Is Wells Township School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Wells Township School is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Township School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wells Township School is approximately 4.0:1 (2 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Wells Township School?
Wells Township School reports a student body of 100% White.
Is Wells Township School public or private?
Wells Township School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Wells Township School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.