Dresden Elementary School vs Marcia Buker School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dresden Elementary School
Dresden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
74 students
Marcia Buker School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
| Measure | Dresden Elementary School Dresden, Maine | Marcia Buker School Richmond, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #229 of 312 | #40 of 312 |
| National rank | #27743 of 50,301 | #7722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 74 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Dresden | Richmond |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marcia Buker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 46.2).
- •Marcia Buker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 52.7%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 10.2).
- •Marcia Buker School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 74.
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 Dresden Elementary School better than Marcia Buker School?
On the Success Index (US), Marcia Buker School ranks higher (75.4 vs 46.2 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 Dresden Elementary School and Marcia Buker School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Dresden and Richmond in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dresden Elementary School: 74. Marcia Buker School: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dresden Elementary School and Marcia Buker School rank in Maine?
Dresden Elementary School is 229th of 312 and Marcia Buker School is 40th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).