Downeast School vs Glenburn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 8.8 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
Glenburn Elementary School
Glenburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
381 students
| Measure | Downeast School Bangor, Maine | Glenburn Elementary School Glenburn, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 312 | #103 of 312 |
| National rank | #32662 of 50,301 | #15786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 288 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| city | Bangor | Glenburn |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenburn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 38.9).
- •Downeast School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Glenburn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 37%).
- •Glenburn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 89.9%).
- •Downeast School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.6).
- •Glenburn Elementary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 288.
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 Glenburn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenburn Elementary School ranks higher (63.5 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 Glenburn Elementary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Glenburn in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downeast School: 288. Glenburn Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downeast School and Glenburn Elementary School rank in Maine?
Downeast School is 279th of 312 and Glenburn Elementary School is 103rd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).