Acadia Academy School vs Farwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acadia Academy School
Lewiston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
250 students
Farwell Elementary School
Lewiston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
401 students
| Measure | Acadia Academy School Lewiston, Maine | Farwell Elementary School Lewiston, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 312 | #256 of 312 |
| National rank | #27884 of 50,301 | #30408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 250 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 22% |
| city | Lewiston | Lewiston |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acadia Academy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 42.3).
- •Acadia Academy School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Acadia Academy School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Acadia Academy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 54.6%).
- •Farwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.7).
- •Farwell Elementary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 250.
- •Acadia Academy School is a charter school while Farwell Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acadia Academy School better than Farwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Acadia Academy School ranks higher (46.0 vs 42.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Acadia Academy School and Farwell Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lewiston and Lewiston in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acadia Academy School: 250. Farwell Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acadia Academy School and Farwell Elementary School rank in Maine?
Acadia Academy School is 230th of 312 and Farwell Elementary School is 256th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).