Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wells Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 559 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 91% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Wells Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Wells Elementary School?
559 students attend Wells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wells Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wells Elementary School?
Wells Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wells Elementary School offer ?
Wells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Wells Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 559 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 91% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
