Wells Elementary School
551 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
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.
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.
551
Total Students
42.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 503 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More | 22 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White503 (91.3 %)
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Two or More22 (4.0 %)
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Hispanic11 (2.0 %)
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Asian11 (2.0 %)
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Black3 (0.5 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Wells-Ogunquit CSD |
| Phone: | (207)646-5953 |
| Website: | http://wes.k12wocsd.net/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 4th |
| Total Students: | 551 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 42.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 90 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 43 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
100
Grade 1
113
Grade 2
108
Grade 3
119
Grade 4
111
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 100 |
| Grade 1 | 113 |
| Grade 2 | 108 |
| Grade 3 | 119 |
| Grade 4 | 111 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 261 | 47.4% |
| Male | 290 | 52.6% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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Elementary School 3rd - 5th
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Elementary School K - 5th
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Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
258 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
210 Students
Elementary School K - 5th