Carmel Elementary School vs John F Kennedy Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 185 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
158 students
John F Kennedy Memorial School
Biddeford · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
157 students
| Measure | Carmel Elementary School Carmel, Maine | John F Kennedy Memorial School Biddeford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 312 | #192 of 312 |
| National rank | #17843 of 50,301 | #23615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 158 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | – |
| city | Carmel | Biddeford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 52.2).
- •Carmel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 65%).
- •Carmel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.1).
- •Carmel Elementary School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 157.
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 Carmel Elementary School better than John F Kennedy Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel Elementary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 52.2 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 Carmel Elementary School and John F Kennedy Memorial School?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Biddeford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Elementary School: 158. John F Kennedy Memorial School: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Elementary School and John F Kennedy Memorial School rank in Maine?
Carmel Elementary School is 129th of 312 and John F Kennedy Memorial School is 192nd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).