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#378 of 542 schools in ME
Wells Elementary School
Elementary School · Wells-ogunquit CSD · Wells, ME
A Wells-ogunquit CSD elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
276 Sanford Rd, Wells, ME 04090
- Math 91% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wells Elementary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 37 points since 2019, reaching 91% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
18.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wells 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated807/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wells), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,900
Median home value
$445,800
Median rent
$1,313/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 3–5 | 5.0 mi | 294 | 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.
Wells-ogunquit CSD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,028NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wells Elementary School is listed in Wells-Ogunquit CSD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wells Elementary School
Wells Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wells, ME, part of Wells-ogunquit CSD, serving approximately 559 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #378 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wells Elementary School
What grades does Wells Elementary School serve?
Wells Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Wells Elementary School?
Wells Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wells Elementary School rank in ME?
Wells Elementary School ranks #378 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Wells Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wells Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Wells Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wells Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wells Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wells Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wells Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wells Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wells Elementary School?
18.4% of students at Wells 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (207) 646-5953
- Area population (ZIP 04090)
- 11,544
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 52.5
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 04090; 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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