WELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wells Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wells-Ogunquit CSD school district, located in Wells, ME with about 497 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Wells Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wells Elementary School, located at 276 Sanford Road in Wells, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their early academic years. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with social-emotional development, ensuring that students build the skills necessary for both academic success and personal growth.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and its focus on creating a positive school climate where students are encouraged to be curious and collaborative. By utilizing modern instructional practices and maintaining a close relationship with the families of Wells, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to individual student progress, Wells Elementary works to prepare its students for the transition to the middle school level while grounding them in a strong sense of community and civic responsibility.

For more information, contact Wells Elementary School at (207) 644-8177 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.