Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls vs Lyman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
Mechanic Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
241 students
Lyman Elementary School
Lyman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
| Measure | Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls Mechanic Falls, Maine | Lyman Elementary School Lyman, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 312 | #169 of 312 |
| National rank | #29727 of 50,301 | #21814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 241 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Mechanic Falls | Lyman |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 43.3).
- •Lyman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Lyman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Lyman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 61.4%).
- •Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.1).
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-Mechanic Falls better than Lyman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lyman Elementary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 43.3 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-Mechanic Falls and Lyman Elementary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Mechanic Falls and Lyman in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls: 241. Lyman Elementary School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls and Lyman Elementary School rank in Maine?
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls is 248th of 312 and Lyman Elementary School is 169th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).