Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls vs Minot Consolidated School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 4.5 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
Minot Consolidated School
Minot · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
229 students
| Measure | Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls Mechanic Falls, Maine | Minot Consolidated School Minot, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 312 | #84 of 312 |
| National rank | #29727 of 50,301 | #13654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 241 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Mechanic Falls | Minot |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minot Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 43.3).
- •Minot Consolidated School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Minot Consolidated School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Minot Consolidated School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 61.4%).
- •Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.1).
- •Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls is the larger school with 241 students compared with 229.
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 Minot Consolidated School?
On the Success Index (US), Minot Consolidated School ranks higher (66.7 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 Minot Consolidated School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Mechanic Falls and Minot in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls: 241. Minot Consolidated School: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls and Minot Consolidated School rank in Maine?
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls is 248th of 312 and Minot Consolidated School is 84th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).