Chelsea Elementary School vs Maine Arts Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea Elementary School
Chelsea · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
262 students
Maine Arts Academy School
Augusta · Charter high · Grades 9–12
245 students
| Measure | Chelsea Elementary School Chelsea, Maine | Maine Arts Academy School Augusta, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 312 | #43 of 110 |
| National rank | #27012 of 50,301 | #7959 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 262 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24.5% |
| city | Chelsea | Augusta |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maine Arts Academy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 47.2).
- •Chelsea Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Maine Arts Academy School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Maine Arts Academy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 54.2%).
- •Chelsea Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 14.4).
- •Chelsea Elementary School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 245.
- •Chelsea Elementary School is a public school while Maine Arts Academy School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chelsea Elementary School better than Maine Arts Academy School?
On the Success Index (US), Maine Arts Academy School ranks higher (51.6 vs 47.2 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 Chelsea Elementary School and Maine Arts Academy School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Augusta in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chelsea Elementary School: 262. Maine Arts Academy School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chelsea Elementary School and Maine Arts Academy School rank in Maine?
Chelsea Elementary School is 220th of 312 and Maine Arts Academy School is 43rd of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).