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Wells Elementary School vs. Kennebunk Elementary School

Should you attend Wells Elementary School or Kennebunk Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wells Elementary School
276 Sanford Rd
Wells, ME 04090
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Kennebunk Elementary School
177 Alewive Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wells Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Kennebunk Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-2
Total Students
559 students
395 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wells Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kennebunk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wells Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kennebunk Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wells Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kennebunk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kennebunk Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 21 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#106 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
n/a
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wells Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
91%
(Top 20% in ME)
70-74%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wells Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennebunk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 21 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
90%
(Top 30% in ME)
70-74%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wells Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennebunk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 21 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wells Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kennebunk Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
137
Kindergarten Students
108
81
Grade 1 Students
102
75
Grade 2 Students
112
102
Grade 3 Students
117
-
Grade 4 Students
120
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kennebunk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 21 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kennebunk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 21 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kennebunk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 21 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kennebunk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 21 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kennebunk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 21 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kennebunk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the RSU 21 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wells Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kennebunk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 21 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wells Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kennebunk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 21 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wells Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kennebunk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 21 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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