Excellent
#554 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 16% in state
Wells Academy
Elementary School · Steubenville City · Steubenville, OH
A Steubenville City elementary school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.
420 N 4th St, Steubenville, OH 43952
- Math 90% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wells Academy score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 90% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 97% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Wells Academy 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,999/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Steubenville), 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
$46,591
Median home value
$122,000
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43952; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Garfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 2.3 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Brooke Intermediate School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 3–4 | 2.5 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Steubenville City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wells Academy is listed in Steubenville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wells Academy
Wells Academy is a public elementary school in Steubenville, OH, part of Steubenville City, serving approximately 338 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wells Academy
What grades does Wells Academy serve?
Wells Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Wells Academy?
Wells Academy has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Academy is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wells Academy rank in OH?
Wells Academy ranks #554 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Wells Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wells Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wells Academy has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wells Academy a charter school?
No, Wells Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wells Academy a Title I school?
No, Wells Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (740) 282-1651
- Area population (ZIP 43952)
- 17,775
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 · 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.
- 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 43952; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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