Eliot Elementary School vs Shapleigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eliot Elementary School
Eliot · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
282 students
Shapleigh School
Kittery · Public middle · Grades 4–8
357 students
| Measure | Eliot Elementary School Eliot, Maine | Shapleigh School Kittery, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 312 | #16 of 84 |
| National rank | #7578 of 50,301 | #2938 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 282 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 39% |
| city | Eliot | Kittery |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eliot Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 72.0).
- •Eliot Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 39%).
- •Eliot Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 63%).
- •Eliot Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 24.4%).
- •Shapleigh School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.3).
- •Shapleigh School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 282.
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 Eliot Elementary School better than Shapleigh School?
On the Success Index (US), Eliot Elementary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 72.0 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 Eliot Elementary School and Shapleigh School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Eliot and Kittery in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eliot Elementary School: 282. Shapleigh School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eliot Elementary School and Shapleigh School rank in Maine?
Eliot Elementary School is 39th of 312 and Shapleigh School is 16th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).