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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
Enrollment
8
Elementary
STATE 369
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
Kindergarten
2
Grade 1
2
Grade 3
1
Grade 4
2
Grade 5
1
Student demographics
White
8100%
STATE 63%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
338%
Female
563%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
8
-2 (-20%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
was 4.2:1
% White
100%
was 100%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Wells Township School

Set in ARNOLD, Michigan, Wells Township School is a minimally staffed elementary school, overseen by Wells Township School District. It caters to 8 students across grades K through 8. By comparison, Michigan's public schools average about 369 students each, so Wells Township School sits 98% leaner than that benchmark.

Wells Township School is a school of Wells Township School District, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Demographically, Wells Township School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (100%). The wider county runs roughly 91% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 4.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.8:1, putting Wells Township School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Marquette County put median household income runs about $65,429, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Marquette County's 25 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,657 students), Wells Township School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Gwinn MiddleHigh School, roughly 16.1 miles away.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Wells Township School's enrollment has declined 20% since 2018, when it stood at 10 (now 8).

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Marquette County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Wells Township School
District
Wells Township School District
Address
38211 COUNTY ROAD 426, ARNOLD, MI 49819
Phone
(906) 238-4200
County
Marquette County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
8
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
4.0:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
263579007174
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Wells Township School
What 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.
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