Wells Station Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Memphis, Tennessee 38108 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
#811 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#49671 of 50,301 nationally
About Wells Station Elementary
Wells Station Elementary is a public elementary located in Memphis, in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 593 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 9.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 811th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (13th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 593.
There are 207 schools in Memphis; Wells Station Elementary ranks 76th of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)18%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wells Station Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wells Station Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kingsbury Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students · 1.1 km away
Kingsbury Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students · 1.3 km away
Kingsbury High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students · 1.3 km away
Jackson Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students · 1.6 km away
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students · 1.7 km away
Berclair Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students · 2.6 km away
Memphis Rise Academy
Memphis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
753 students · 2.8 km away
Beacon College Preparatory
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
321 students · 2.9 km away
Grahamwood Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students · 3.0 km away
Treadwell Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
921 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
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593 students
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593 students
Alpha Elementary
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
595 students
Howard Elementary
Gallatin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students
Edmondson Elementary
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
591 students
Robert R. Church Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wells Station Elementary a good school?
Wells Station Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 9.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #811 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wells Station Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Wells Station Elementary ranks #811 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #49671 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wells Station Elementary?
Wells Station Elementary had 593 students in 2025.
Is Wells Station Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Wells Station Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wells Station Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wells Station Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.