East Belfast School vs Kermit S Nickerson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Belfast School
Belfast · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
99 students
Kermit S Nickerson School
Swanville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
58 students
| Measure | East Belfast School Belfast, Maine | Kermit S Nickerson School Swanville, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 312 | – |
| National rank | #28463 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 99 | 58 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 58 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Belfast | Swanville |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.2 vs 45.0).
- •Kermit S Nickerson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 73.7%).
- •East Belfast School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •East Belfast School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 58.
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 East Belfast School better than Kermit S Nickerson School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Belfast School and Kermit S Nickerson School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Belfast and Swanville in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Belfast School: 99. Kermit S Nickerson School: 58. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Belfast School and Kermit S Nickerson School rank in Maine?
East Belfast School is 235th of 312 and Kermit S Nickerson School is unranked among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).