Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wiscasset Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wiscasset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Wiscasset Elementary School's student population of 191 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wiscasset Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wiscasset Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
96%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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 #328 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% 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?
191 students attend Wiscasset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wiscasset Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wiscasset Elementary School?
Wiscasset Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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
What school district is Wiscasset Elementary School part of?
Wiscasset Elementary School is part of Wiscasset School District.
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