Margaret Chase Smith
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sanford, Maine 04073 · Sanford Public Schools
#76 of 312 elementary schools in Maine
#12367 of 50,301 nationally
About Margaret Chase Smith
Margaret Chase Smith is a public elementary located in Sanford, in the Sanford Public Schools school district of Maine, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 396 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 76th of 312 ranked elementary schools in Maine. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 396.
There are 4 schools in Sanford; Margaret Chase Smith ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Margaret Chase Smith by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Margaret Chase Smith
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sanford High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,115 students · 2.3 km away
Sanford Pride Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students · 3.1 km away
Sanford Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
920 students · 3.4 km away
Carl J Lamb School
Springvale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
436 students · 4.2 km away
Alfred Elementary School
Alfred · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students · 6.9 km away
Hanson School
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades K–3
267 students · 11 km away
Lebanon Elementary School
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
135 students · 11 km away
Noble High School
North Berwick · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,134 students · 13 km away
Massabesic High School
Waterboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
867 students · 13 km away
North Berwick Elementary School
North Berwick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
258 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maine with a comparable Enrollment.
Saccarappa School
Westbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–4
396 students
Great Salt Bay Community School
Damariscotta · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
397 students
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Village Elementary School-Gorham
Gorham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
Farwell Elementary School
Lewiston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
401 students
East End Community School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Margaret Chase Smith a good school?
Margaret Chase Smith has a Success Index (US) of 68.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #76 of 312 in Maine. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Margaret Chase Smith rank in Maine?
Margaret Chase Smith ranks #76 of 312 elementary schools in Maine and #12367 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Margaret Chase Smith?
Margaret Chase Smith had 396 students in 2025.
Is Margaret Chase Smith a elementary school or a high school?
Margaret Chase Smith is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Margaret Chase Smith?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Margaret Chase Smith; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.