Elm Street School-East Machias vs Jameson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 276 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Street School-East Machias
East Machias · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
Jameson Elementary School
Old Orchard Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
177 students
| Measure | Elm Street School-East Machias East Machias, Maine | Jameson Elementary School Old Orchard Beach, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #260 of 312 | #32 of 312 |
| National rank | #30629 of 50,301 | #5673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 176 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | East Machias | Old Orchard Beach |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jameson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 42.0).
- •Jameson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 51.1%).
- •Jameson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.6).
- •Jameson Elementary School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 176.
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 Elm Street School-East Machias better than Jameson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jameson Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 42.0 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 Elm Street School-East Machias and Jameson Elementary School?
About 276 km in a straight line, between East Machias and Old Orchard Beach in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Street School-East Machias: 176. Jameson Elementary School: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Street School-East Machias and Jameson Elementary School rank in Maine?
Elm Street School-East Machias is 260th of 312 and Jameson Elementary School is 32nd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).