Wayne Elementary School

wes.maranacook.org/

59 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wayne Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Wayne, Maine. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade five, the school is part of the Maine School Administrative District 38 (MSAD 38). Situated in a quiet, close-knit community, the school emphasizes a supportive and intimate learning environment where teachers and staff can provide individualized attention to students. Its location on Pond Road reflects the school's identity as a central hub for the local community, fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and residents.

Academically, Wayne Elementary focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, often leveraging its natural surroundings to enhance the student experience. The school is known for its small class sizes, which facilitate a collaborative atmosphere that encourages student participation and personal growth. As a cornerstone of the town of Wayne, the school plays a vital role in preserving the area’s community-oriented values while preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Total Students

10.1

Full-Time Teachers

5.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	3
Two or More	3

White
53 (89.8%)
Hispanic
3 (5.1%)
Two or More
3 (5.1%)

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:	RSU 38
Phone:	(207)685-3634
Website:	http://wes.maranacook.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 6

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 13