- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wells, ME
Wells Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wells Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231349000611
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wells · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wells Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wells, ME.
School address
District: Wells-Ogunquit Csd · Maine
NCES ID 231349000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Wells Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 231349000611 · Wells, ME Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 13.4:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wells Junior High School (455 students)
Wells Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Wells Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wells Elementary School
563 students
- Wells Junior H
Wells Junior High School
455 students
- Wells High Sch
Wells High School
422 students
What this shows Wells Elementary School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells Elementary School compares
Wells Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 67% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Maine - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,028
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Wells Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wells-Ogunquit Csd reports $20,028 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wells Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wells High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Wells
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wells Elementary School
How many students attend Wells Elementary School?
Wells Elementary School has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wells, ME. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wells Elementary School?
11.3% of students at Wells Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wells Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Wells, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells Elementary School?
Wells Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wells Elementary School rank among public schools in Wells?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wells, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wells-Ogunquit Csd?
Besides Wells Elementary School, Wells-Ogunquit Csd also operates Wells Junior High School (455 students) and Wells High School (422 students). See the Wells-Ogunquit Csd district page for the complete list.