Cushing Community School vs Dresden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cushing Community School
Cushing · Public elementary · Grades K–5
74 students
Dresden Elementary School
Dresden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
74 students
| Measure | Cushing Community School Cushing, Maine | Dresden Elementary School Dresden, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 312 | #229 of 312 |
| National rank | #29187 of 50,301 | #27743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 74 | 74 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 74 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 6.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Cushing | Dresden |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dresden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 44.1).
- •Cushing Community School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 55.4%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 8.2).
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 Cushing Community School better than Dresden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dresden Elementary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 44.1 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 Cushing Community School and Dresden Elementary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Cushing and Dresden in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cushing Community School: 74. Dresden Elementary School: 74. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cushing Community School and Dresden Elementary School rank in Maine?
Cushing Community School is 241st of 312 and Dresden Elementary School is 229th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).