Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District

1460 Post Road
Wells, ME 04090
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,402 students in Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
599 Schools
# Students
1,402 Students
167,601 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
15,305 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#32 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Wells-Ogunquit Csd  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wells-Ogunquit Csd  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wells-Ogunquit Csd  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
37%
(20-21)
≥95%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Wells-Ogunquit Csd  School District and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.26
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,265 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
5,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
20 Students
8,330 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,269 Students
143,450 Students
% White Students
91%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
6,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,349
# Students in K Grade:
108
11,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
102
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
117
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
111
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,137 is higher than the state median of $21,583. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,899 is less than the state median of $21,174. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Wells-Ogunquit Csd  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$29 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart displays total spending of Wells-Ogunquit Csd  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,137
$21,583
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Wells-Ogunquit Csd  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,899
$21,174
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Wells-Ogunquit Csd  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wells Junior High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1470 Post Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-5142
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
276 Sanford Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-5953
Grades: K-4
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Wells High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Sanford Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-7011
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District?
Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,402 students.
What is the rank of Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District?
Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District is ranked #21 out of 191 school districts in Maine (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District?
91% of Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District?
Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,899 is less than the state median of $21,174. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 91% (Top 10%)
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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