Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wells Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wells Elementary School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Wells Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
88%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wells Elementary School's ranking?
Wells Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Wells Elementary School often compared to?
Wells Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sacopee Valley Elementary School, Kennebunk Elementary School, Edna Libby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Wells Elementary School?
559 students attend Wells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wells Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wells Elementary School?
Wells Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wells Elementary School offer ?
Wells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wells Elementary School part of?
Wells Elementary School is part of Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District.
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