Very Good
#361 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 36% in state
Wellington School
Elementary School · Carbon District · Wellington, UT
A Carbon District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 W 200 N P O BOX 407, Wellington, UT 84542
- Math 35% proficient (2025)
- Reading 39% proficient (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wellington School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wellington 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated734/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wellington), 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
$58,807
Median home value
$173,100
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84542; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Carbon District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruin Point SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 100 | Compare → |
| Castle Heights SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 389 | Compare → |
| Castle Valley CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 92 | Compare → |
| Creekview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 420 | 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.
Carbon District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wellington School is listed in Carbon District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wellington School
Wellington School is a public elementary school in Wellington, UT, part of Carbon District, serving approximately 245 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wellington School
What grades does Wellington School serve?
Wellington School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wellington School?
Wellington School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wellington School rank in UT?
Wellington School ranks #361 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Wellington School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wellington School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Wellington School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellington School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wellington School a charter school?
No, Wellington School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wellington School a Title I school?
No, Wellington School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wellington School?
55.9% of students at Wellington 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carbon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (435) 637-2570
- Area population (ZIP 84542)
- 1,526
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- 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 84542; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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