Wells Elementary School

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.
551
Total Students
42.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wells Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White503
Hispanic11
Black3
Asian11
Two or More22
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    503 (91.3 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    11 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wells Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten100
Grade 1113
Grade 2108
Grade 3119
Grade 4111
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wells Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26147.4%
Male29052.6%