Gerald E Talbot Community School vs Longfellow School-Portland
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Longfellow School-Portland
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | Gerald E Talbot Community School Portland, Maine | Longfellow School-Portland Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #222 of 312 | #11 of 312 |
| National rank | #27082 of 50,301 | #1759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 394 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow School-Portland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 47.1).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 70.8%).
- •Gerald E Talbot Community School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.4).
- •Gerald E Talbot Community School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 263.
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 Gerald E Talbot Community School better than Longfellow School-Portland?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow School-Portland ranks higher (86.7 vs 47.1 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 Gerald E Talbot Community School and Longfellow School-Portland?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald E Talbot Community School: 394. Longfellow School-Portland: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald E Talbot Community School and Longfellow School-Portland rank in Maine?
Gerald E Talbot Community School is 222nd of 312 and Longfellow School-Portland is 11th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).