Downeast School vs Fairmount School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downeast School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
288 students
Fairmount School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
259 students
| Measure | Downeast School Bangor, Maine | Fairmount School Bangor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 312 | #132 of 312 |
| National rank | #32662 of 50,301 | #18171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 288 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Bangor | Bangor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 38.9).
- •Fairmount School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Fairmount School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Fairmount School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 89.9%).
- •Downeast School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.3).
- •Downeast School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 259.
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 Downeast School better than Fairmount School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount School ranks higher (60.0 vs 38.9 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 Downeast School and Fairmount School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downeast School: 288. Fairmount School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downeast School and Fairmount School rank in Maine?
Downeast School is 279th of 312 and Fairmount School is 132nd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).