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Wells-carey Elementary School (Closed 2013)

918 Timea St
Keokuk, IA 52632
Wells-carey Elementary School serves 140 students in grades 1-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
80-84%
76%
(11-12)
65-69%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Wells-carey Elementary School?
140 students attend Wells-carey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wells-carey Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wells-carey Elementary School?
Wells-carey Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wells-carey Elementary School offer ?
Wells-carey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Wells-carey Elementary School part of?
Wells-carey Elementary School is part of Keokuk Community School District.

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