Earl C McGraw School vs Van Buren Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 278 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl C McGraw School
Hampden · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
203 students
Van Buren Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
204 students
| Measure | Earl C McGraw School Hampden, Maine | Van Buren Elementary School Van Buren, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 312 | #303 of 312 |
| National rank | #5076 of 50,301 | #37529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 203 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 203 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Hampden | Van Buren |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earl C McGraw School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 31.6).
- •Earl C McGraw School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 70.6%).
- •Earl C McGraw School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.6).
- •Van Buren Elementary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 203.
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 Earl C McGraw School better than Van Buren Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Earl C McGraw School ranks higher (79.8 vs 31.6 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 Earl C McGraw School and Van Buren Elementary School?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Hampden and Van Buren in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earl C McGraw School: 203. Van Buren Elementary School: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earl C McGraw School and Van Buren Elementary School rank in Maine?
Earl C McGraw School is 27th of 312 and Van Buren Elementary School is 303rd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).