- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wells, ME
Wells Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Wells Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231349000613
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells Junior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wells · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- large classes for Maine
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wells Junior High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wells, ME.
School address
District: Wells-Ogunquit Csd · Maine
NCES ID 231349000613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wells Junior High School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 231349000613 · Wells, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 12:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wells Elementary School (563 students)
Wells Junior High School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Wells Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wells Elementa
Wells Elementary School
563 students
- This school
Wells Junior High School
455 students
- Wells High Sch
Wells High School
422 students
What this shows Wells Junior High School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells Junior High School compares
Wells Junior High 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 57% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Maine - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Wells Junior High School is less 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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wells High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells Junior High 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wells Junior High School
How many students attend Wells Junior High School?
Wells Junior High School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wells, ME. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Junior High School is 12:1, which is 8% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wells Junior High School?
14.5% of students at Wells Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Wells Junior High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Wells, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells Junior High School?
Wells Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Wells?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Junior High School ranks #2 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 Junior High School, Wells-Ogunquit Csd also operates Wells Elementary School (563 students) and Wells High School (422 students). See the Wells-Ogunquit Csd district page for the complete list.