Enrollment
59
Elementary
DISTRICT 121 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 38·NCES 231478800608
Wayne Elementary School
48 Pond Road, Wayne, ME 04284 · (207) 685-3634 · Kennebec County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL59 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
5.8:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.4:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
25 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 6 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 12 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 13 | 22% |
| Grade 5 | 13 | 22% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 28% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within RSU 38. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Wayne Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Elementary School this school | 59 | 42.4% | N/A |
| Fayette Central School Fayette | 73 | 46.6% | N/A |
| Georgetown Central School Georgetown | 51 | 41.2% | N/A |
| Cave Hill Sch Eastbrook | 61 | 50.8% | N/A |
| Friendship Village School Friendship | 62 | 45.2% | N/A |
| Prescott Memorial School Washington | 107 | 48.6% | N/A |
Matched among Maine elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Wayne Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Kennebec County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 59 | #319 of 360 | #32 of 32 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
59
-6 (-9%) vs 2020
+2% since 2010-11, when it was 58
Student : Teacher
5.8:1
was 8.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 59 | 10.1 | 5.8:1 | 42% (25) |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 10 | 6.2:1 | 27% (17) |
| 2022-23 | 64 | 9.1 | 7.0:1 | 16% (10) |
| 2020-21 | 65 | 8 | 8.1:1 | 26% (17) |
| 2017-18 | 64 | 6.8 | 9.4:1 | 45% (29) |
| 2015-16 | 65 | 5 | 13.0:1 | 49% (32) |
| 2010-11 | 58 | 4 | 14.5:1 | 33% (19) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wayne Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (64 to 59); teachers up 49% (6.8 to 10.1).
About Wayne Elementary School
Wayne Elementary School is a very small elementary school in Wayne, Maine. The school serves kindergarten through 5. Enrollment is 59 students. That is 74% below the average of about 229 students for elementary schools in Maine.
RSU 38 counts 1,160 students in its 6 schools, and Wayne Elementary School is one of them.
The share of White students at Wayne Elementary School is 90%. The next largest groups are 5% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. In Kennebec County overall, the White share is about 92%. The diversity index for Wayne Elementary School is 19%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school had 10.1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 5.8:1. The gap from the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine is 4.7 students per teacher. The school reported 42% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
In Kennebec County, home to about 126,808 people, median household income comes to about $69,077, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 32%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Kennebec County's 53 public schools enroll about 15,649 students and include Wayne Elementary School.
The closest school to Wayne Elementary School is Fayette Central School, located about 4.0 miles away. Wayne Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Distant, or in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment figures show a decline of 6 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 5.8 students per teacher, compared with 8.1 in 2020-21.
The Wayne Elementary School discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Kennebec County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
126,808
Census ACS
Median income
$69,077
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
15,649 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 38
- Maranacook Community High SchHigh · 385 students
- Maranacook Community Middle SchMiddle · 290 students
- Readfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 183 students
- Manchester Elementary SchoolElementary · 150 students
- Mt Vernon Elementary SchoolElementary · 93 students
Other Wayne Elementary schools
7 other US public schools in 8 states are named Wayne Elementary. Wayne Elementary School is the 8th largest of the 8.
- Wayne Elementary SchoolWayne, PA · 525 students
- WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWAYNE, NE · 499 students
- Wayne Elementary SchoolWayne, WV · 444 students
- Wayne Elementary SchoolWayne, IL · 391 students
- Wayne Elementary SchoolCorydon, IA · 328 students
Nearby schools
- Fayette Central School4.0 mi · 73
- Leeds Central School4.7 mi · 196
- Winthrop Middle School5.5 mi · 193
- Winthrop High School5.6 mi · 241
- Winthrop Grade School6.1 mi · 372
- Maranacook Community High Sch6.4 mi · 385
Frequently asked questions
About Wayne Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Wayne Elementary School?
Wayne Elementary School enrolls approximately 59 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Wayne Elementary School serve?
Wayne Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary School is approximately 5.8:1 (10 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Wayne Elementary School?
Wayne Elementary School reports a student body of 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Is Wayne Elementary School public or private?
Wayne Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by RSU 38.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.