Bowdoin Central School vs Dora L Small Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowdoin Central School
Bowdoin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
194 students
Dora L Small Elementary School
South Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–4
193 students
| Measure | Bowdoin Central School Bowdoin, Maine | Dora L Small Elementary School South Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #161 of 312 | #38 of 312 |
| National rank | #21070 of 50,301 | #7440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 194 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Bowdoin | South Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dora L Small Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 55.8).
- •Dora L Small Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Dora L Small Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Dora L Small Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 37.1%).
- •Dora L Small Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.4).
- •Bowdoin Central School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 193.
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 Bowdoin Central School better than Dora L Small Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dora L Small Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 55.8 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 Bowdoin Central School and Dora L Small Elementary School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Bowdoin and South Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowdoin Central School: 194. Dora L Small Elementary School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowdoin Central School and Dora L Small Elementary School rank in Maine?
Bowdoin Central School is 161st of 312 and Dora L Small Elementary School is 38th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).