Wayne Elementary School

48 Pond Road
Wayne, ME 04284
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 64 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wayne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wayne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Wayne Elementary School's student population of 64 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
64 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Wayne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#321 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wayne Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wayne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wayne Elementary School 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.
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wayne Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wayne Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Wayne Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wayne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayne Elementary School's ranking?
Wayne Elementary School is ranked #321 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Wayne Elementary School?
64 students attend Wayne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wayne Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Elementary School?
Wayne Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wayne Elementary School offer ?
Wayne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wayne Elementary School part of?
Wayne Elementary School is part of RSU 38 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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