Ames Elementary School vs Lincolnville Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ames Elementary School
Searsmont · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
122 students
Lincolnville Central School
Lincolnville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
212 students
| Measure | Ames Elementary School Searsmont, Maine | Lincolnville Central School Lincolnville, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #234 of 312 | #71 of 312 |
| National rank | #28294 of 50,301 | #11669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 122 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 122 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Searsmont | Lincolnville |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincolnville Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 45.4).
- •Lincolnville Central School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Lincolnville Central School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Lincolnville Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 56.6%).
- •Lincolnville Central School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.2).
- •Lincolnville Central School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 122.
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 Ames Elementary School better than Lincolnville Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincolnville Central School ranks higher (69.5 vs 45.4 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 Ames Elementary School and Lincolnville Central School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Searsmont and Lincolnville in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ames Elementary School: 122. Lincolnville Central School: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ames Elementary School and Lincolnville Central School rank in Maine?
Ames Elementary School is 234th of 312 and Lincolnville Central School is 71st of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).