Dresden Elementary School vs River View Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 5.4 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
River View Community School
South Gardiner · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
192 students
| Measure | Dresden Elementary School Dresden, Maine | River View Community School South Gardiner, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 312 | #173 of 312 |
| National rank | #27743 of 50,301 | #22174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 74 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| city | Dresden | South Gardiner |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River View Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 46.2).
- •River View Community School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •River View Community School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •River View Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 52.7%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 12.8).
- •River View Community School is the larger school with 192 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 River View Community School?
On the Success Index (US), River View Community School ranks higher (54.3 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 River View Community School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Dresden and South Gardiner in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dresden Elementary School: 74. River View Community School: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dresden Elementary School and River View Community School rank in Maine?
Dresden Elementary School is 229th of 312 and River View Community School is 173rd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).