Frank I Brown Elementary School vs Pond Cove Elementary
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.
Frank I Brown Elementary School
South Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–4
213 students
Pond Cove Elementary
Cape Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
579 students
| Measure | Frank I Brown Elementary School South Portland, Maine | Pond Cove Elementary Cape Elizabeth, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #63 of 312 | #3 of 312 |
| National rank | #10791 of 50,301 | #969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 213 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 75% |
| city | South Portland | Cape Elizabeth |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pond Cove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 70.7).
- •Pond Cove Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Pond Cove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Pond Cove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 32.4%).
- •Frank I Brown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.9).
- •Pond Cove Elementary is the larger school with 579 students compared with 213.
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 Frank I Brown Elementary School better than Pond Cove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pond Cove Elementary ranks higher (89.2 vs 70.7 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 Frank I Brown Elementary School and Pond Cove Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between South Portland and Cape Elizabeth in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank I Brown Elementary School: 213. Pond Cove Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank I Brown Elementary School and Pond Cove Elementary rank in Maine?
Frank I Brown Elementary School is 63rd of 312 and Pond Cove Elementary is 3rd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).