Wells Elementary School
563 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.
563
Total Students
44.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 488 |
| Hispanic | 25 |
| Black | 9 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More | 29 |
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White488 (86.7%)
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Two or More29 (5.2%)
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Hispanic25 (4.4%)
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Asian12 (2.1%)
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Black9 (1.6%)
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: | 563 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 44.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 90 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 43 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
106
Grade 1
115
Grade 2
109
Grade 3
111
Grade 4
122
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 106 |
| Grade 1 | 115 |
| Grade 2 | 109 |
| Grade 3 | 111 |
| Grade 4 | 122 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 282 | 50.1% |
| Male | 281 | 49.9% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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Elementary School K - 5th
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Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
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Elementary School K - 4th
224 Students
Elementary School K - 5th