Wells-Ogunquit CSD

Wells, Maine — 3 schools

1,407
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$20,392
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wells-Ogunquit CSD operates 3 public schools serving 1,407 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,440 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in York County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,392 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 83.4% local, 11.2% state, and 5.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $116,169 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #108 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (16 AP courses district-wide), a 409.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.4% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Wells Elementary School accounts for 39.1% of all Wells-Ogunquit CSD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Wells-Ogunquit CSD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Wells-Ogunquit CSD student-counselor ratio is 410:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Wells-Ogunquit CSD chronic absenteeism rate is 18.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Wells-Ogunquit CSD is typically wider than the Wells-Ogunquit CSD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.5%
Federal
11.2%
State
83.4%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
108 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in York County county, where this district is located.

$1,281
Studio/mo
$1,412
1 BR/mo
$1,716
2 BR/mo
$2,298
3 BR/mo
$2,561
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$116,169
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Wells-Ogunquit CSD.

White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.8%
Multiracial 3.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
409.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Wells-Ogunquit CSD

School Enrollment
Wells Elementary School
563
Wells Junior High School
455
Wells High School
422

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wells-Ogunquit CSD?

Wells-Ogunquit CSD has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,407 students.

How much does Wells-Ogunquit CSD spend per student?

Wells-Ogunquit CSD spends $20,392 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #108 in Maine.

What is the average teacher salary in Wells-Ogunquit CSD?

The average teacher salary in Wells-Ogunquit CSD is $116,169 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wells-Ogunquit CSD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in York County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Wells-Ogunquit CSD?

Wells-Ogunquit CSD students are 89.4% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian, 1.7% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wells-Ogunquit CSD?

Wells-Ogunquit CSD has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #108 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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