Very Good
#162 of 542 schools in ME
Top 30% in state
Wiscasset Elementary School
Elementary School · Wiscasset Public Schools · Wiscasset, ME
An elementary school in Wiscasset, ME serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
83 Federal Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wiscasset Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 58 points since 2017, reaching 80% in 2022.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
Based on 12 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wiscasset 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated891/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wiscasset), 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
$82,750
Median home value
$301,700
Median rent
$1,190/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04578; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecomb Eddy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Center for Teaching & LearningPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Center for Teaching and LearningPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 65 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wiscasset Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,547NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wiscasset Elementary School is listed in Wiscasset Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wiscasset Elementary School
Wiscasset Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wiscasset, ME, part of Wiscasset Public Schools, serving approximately 191 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wiscasset Elementary School
What grades does Wiscasset Elementary School serve?
Wiscasset Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wiscasset Elementary School?
Wiscasset Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiscasset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiscasset Elementary School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wiscasset Elementary School rank in ME?
Wiscasset Elementary School ranks #162 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Wiscasset Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wiscasset Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Wiscasset Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wiscasset Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Wiscasset Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wiscasset Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wiscasset Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wiscasset Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wiscasset Elementary School?
42.4% of students at Wiscasset 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (207) 882-7767
- Area population (ZIP 04578)
- 4,608
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 04578; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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