Below Average
#480 of 542 schools in ME
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wayne Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 35 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wayne Elementary 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low190/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,987
Median home value
$327,900
Median rent
$889/mo
College educated
43.3%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04284; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Leeds Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | 4.7 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Manchester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 166 | Compare → |
| Mt Vernon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 81 | 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.
Rsu 38
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayne Elementary School is listed in RSU 38; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne Elementary School
Wayne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wayne, ME, part of Rsu 38, serving approximately 62 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #480 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne Elementary School
What grades does Wayne Elementary School serve?
Wayne Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wayne Elementary School?
Wayne Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayne Elementary School rank in ME?
Wayne Elementary School ranks #480 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Wayne Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Wayne Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wayne Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wayne Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayne Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wayne Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayne Elementary School?
27.4% of students at Wayne Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (207) 685-3634
- Area population (ZIP 04284)
- 1,096
- Area median age
- 50.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 04284; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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