Carrie Ricker School vs Elm Street School-East Machias
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrie Ricker School
Litchfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
174 students
Elm Street School-East Machias
East Machias · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
| Measure | Carrie Ricker School Litchfield, Maine | Elm Street School-East Machias East Machias, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 312 | #260 of 312 |
| National rank | #32316 of 50,301 | #30629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 174 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Litchfield | East Machias |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm Street School-East Machias scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 39.4).
- •Carrie Ricker School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Elm Street School-East Machias does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Carrie Ricker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 51.1%).
- •Carrie Ricker School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.6).
- •Elm Street School-East Machias is the larger school with 176 students compared with 174.
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 Carrie Ricker School better than Elm Street School-East Machias?
On the Success Index (US), Elm Street School-East Machias ranks higher (42.0 vs 39.4 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 Carrie Ricker School and Elm Street School-East Machias?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Litchfield and East Machias in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrie Ricker School: 174. Elm Street School-East Machias: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrie Ricker School and Elm Street School-East Machias rank in Maine?
Carrie Ricker School is 274th of 312 and Elm Street School-East Machias is 260th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).