China Primary School vs Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
China Primary School
China · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
242 students
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
Mechanic Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
241 students
| Measure | China Primary School China, Maine | Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls Mechanic Falls, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 312 | #248 of 312 |
| National rank | #29437 of 50,301 | #29727 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 242 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | China | Mechanic Falls |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.7 vs 43.3).
- •Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •China Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 61.4%).
- •Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.1).
- •China Primary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 241.
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 China Primary School better than Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls?
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 China Primary School and Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls?
About 78 km in a straight line, between China and Mechanic Falls in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
China Primary School: 242. Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do China Primary School and Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls rank in Maine?
China Primary School is 246th of 312 and Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls is 248th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).