Crooked River Elementary vs Dyer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crooked River Elementary
Casco · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
195 students
Dyer Elementary School
South Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
194 students
| Measure | Crooked River Elementary Casco, Maine | Dyer Elementary School South Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 312 | #72 of 312 |
| National rank | #16778 of 50,301 | #11921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 195 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Casco | South Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dyer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 62.0).
- •Dyer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 56.4%).
- •Dyer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.8).
- •Crooked River Elementary is the larger school with 195 students compared with 194.
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 Crooked River Elementary better than Dyer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dyer Elementary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 62.0 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 Crooked River Elementary and Dyer Elementary School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Casco and South Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crooked River Elementary: 195. Dyer Elementary School: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crooked River Elementary and Dyer Elementary School rank in Maine?
Crooked River Elementary is 115th of 312 and Dyer Elementary School is 72nd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).