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Public elementary school · RSU 38

Wayne Elementary School

Grades KG–05 · Wayne, ME · NCES 231478800608

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

59

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

10.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

5.8:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Maine elementary enrollment

10th percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

166.5

Wayne Elementary School: 59 reported students.

State peer staffing position

5th percentile

5.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Wayne Elementary School

Wayne Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Wayne. It is one of 6 current school records connected to RSU 38. NCES reports 59 students for 2024–25.

Among 331 elementary schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.8:1, below the Maine median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Wayne Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 5.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 0.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
6.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
42.4%
Lunch program
Yes under Provision 2

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0.5
Nurses (FTE)
0.2
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0.1

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White89.8%
  • Hispanic5.1%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in RSU 38

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Mt Vernon Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

93 reported students

Manchester Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

150 reported students

Readfield Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

183 reported students

Maranacook Community Middle Sch

Middle · Grades 06–08

290 reported students

Maranacook Community High Sch

High · Grades 09–12

385 reported students

View all 6 district schools →