Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls vs Poland Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 4.6 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
Poland Community School
Poland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
423 students
| Measure | Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls Mechanic Falls, Maine | Poland Community School Poland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 312 | #113 of 312 |
| National rank | #29727 of 50,301 | #16680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 241 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| city | Mechanic Falls | Poland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poland Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 43.3).
- •Poland Community School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Poland Community School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Poland Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 61.4%).
- •Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.1).
- •Poland Community School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 241.
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 Poland Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Poland Community School ranks higher (62.2 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 Poland Community School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Mechanic Falls and Poland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls: 241. Poland Community School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls and Poland Community School rank in Maine?
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls is 248th of 312 and Poland Community School is 113th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).