Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wiscasset Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wiscasset Elementary School serves the entire district of Wiscasset, ME, encompassing an area of approximately 27.7 square miles. Most students are within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes, with the furthest boundaries located about 6.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wiscasset Elementary School's student population of 166 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Wiscasset Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wiscasset Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
1%
5%
White
94%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.6%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiscasset Elementary School's ranking?
Wiscasset Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Wiscasset Elementary School often compared to?
Wiscasset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgecomb Eddy School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Wiscasset Elementary School?
166 students attend Wiscasset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wiscasset Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wiscasset Elementary School?
Wiscasset Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wiscasset Elementary School offer ?
Wiscasset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wiscasset Elementary School part of?
Wiscasset Elementary School is part of Wiscasset School District.
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