Wayne Elementary School in Wayne, Maine on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Wayne Elementary School is a rural public school in Wayne, Maine that is part of Rsu 38. It serves 62 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.9:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

62 Students

7 Teachers

48 Pond Rd

Wayne, ME 04284 View local requests

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Wayne Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Seymour

Mrs. Voye

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Wayne Elementary School Demographics

27%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Wayne Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 7, 2025

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