Crescent Park School vs Longfellow School-Portland
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crescent Park School
Bethel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
Longfellow School-Portland
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | Crescent Park School Bethel, Maine | Longfellow School-Portland Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #92 of 312 | #11 of 312 |
| National rank | #14961 of 50,301 | #1759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 263 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Bethel | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow School-Portland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 64.7).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 48.3%).
- •Crescent Park School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.4).
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 Crescent Park School better than Longfellow School-Portland?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow School-Portland ranks higher (86.7 vs 64.7 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 Crescent Park School and Longfellow School-Portland?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Bethel and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crescent Park School: 263. Longfellow School-Portland: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crescent Park School and Longfellow School-Portland rank in Maine?
Crescent Park School is 92nd of 312 and Longfellow School-Portland is 11th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).