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Wells Elementary School

Elementary School · Grayville Cusd 1 · Grayville, IL

A Grayville Cusd 1 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

704 W North St, Grayville, IL 62844

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$17,066
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Wells Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wells Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,080/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grayville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,659

Median home value

$81,900

Median rent

$646/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

26.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62844; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Grayville Cusd 1

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wells Elementary School is listed in Grayville CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wells Elementary School

Wells Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grayville, IL, part of Grayville Cusd 1, serving approximately 138 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,167 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wells Elementary School

What grades does Wells Elementary School serve?

Wells Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Wells Elementary School?

Wells Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wells Elementary School rank in IL?

Wells Elementary School ranks #2,167 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Wells Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wells Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Wells Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wells Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wells Elementary School a charter school?

No, Wells Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wells Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Wells Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wells Elementary School?

73.9% of students at Wells Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
138
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
White County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 62844)
1,904
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
42.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62844; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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