Caribou Community School vs Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 259 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caribou Community School
Caribou · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
752 students
Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School
Ellsworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
740 students
| Measure | Caribou Community School Caribou, Maine | Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School Ellsworth, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 312 | #149 of 312 |
| National rank | #19970 of 50,301 | #19981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 752 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Caribou | Ellsworth |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.4 vs 57.4).
- •Caribou Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 55.5%).
- •Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.2).
- •Caribou Community School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 740.
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 Caribou Community School better than Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Caribou Community School and Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Caribou and Ellsworth in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caribou Community School: 752. Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caribou Community School and Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School rank in Maine?
Caribou Community School is 148th of 312 and Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School is 149th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).