Burchard A Dunn School vs Pownal Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burchard A Dunn School
New Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
350 students
Pownal Elementary School
Pownal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
97 students
| Measure | Burchard A Dunn School New Gloucester, Maine | Pownal Elementary School Pownal, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 312 | #43 of 312 |
| National rank | #12556 of 50,301 | #7978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 350 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 54.5% |
| city | New Gloucester | Pownal |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pownal Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 68.2).
- •Pownal Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 51%).
- •Burchard A Dunn School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64.5%).
- •Pownal Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 38%).
- •Pownal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 13.5).
- •Burchard A Dunn School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 97.
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 Burchard A Dunn School better than Pownal Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pownal Elementary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 68.2 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 Burchard A Dunn School and Pownal Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between New Gloucester and Pownal in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burchard A Dunn School: 350. Pownal Elementary School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burchard A Dunn School and Pownal Elementary School rank in Maine?
Burchard A Dunn School is 77th of 312 and Pownal Elementary School is 43rd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).