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Wells-Ogunquit CSD

Maine · Public School District
3
Schools
1,407
Students
$20,393
Per-Pupil Spend
+42% nat'l
14.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-38pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wells-Ogunquit CSD is a public school district in Maine serving 1,407 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,393 is above average for a US public school district. Only 15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wells Elementary SchoolKG–04551
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wells Junior High School05–08441
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wells High School09–12415
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,393+42% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
83%
State
11.2%
Local (property tax)
83.3%
Federal
5.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (83%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,407
Students
15%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,393 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 15% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wells-Ogunquit CSD?
Wells-Ogunquit CSD has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,407 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wells-Ogunquit CSD?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wells-Ogunquit CSD spend per student?
Wells-Ogunquit CSD spends $20,393 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wells-Ogunquit CSD?
15% of students in Wells-Ogunquit CSD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wells-Ogunquit CSD?
No, Wells-Ogunquit CSD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wells-Ogunquit CSD serve?
Wells-Ogunquit CSD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wells-Ogunquit CSD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wells-Ogunquit CSD is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.