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Wells Alternative Middle School

PublicGrades 6–8
Wichita, Kansas · Wichita
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students40
Student:Teacher4.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo
Wells Alternative
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 339
40
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
93%+42.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
4.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Wells Alternative Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Wichita, Kansas. The school enrolls 40 students. It is part of the Wichita district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
4.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWichita
County20173
CityWichita
ZIP67216
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID201299000321

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment40

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %93%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)