Gerald E Talbot Community School vs Oxford-Cumberland Canal 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.
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School
Westbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–4
188 students
| Measure | Gerald E Talbot Community School Portland, Maine | Oxford-Cumberland Canal School Westbrook, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 312 | #219 of 312 |
| National rank | #27082 of 50,301 | #26980 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 394 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Portland | Westbrook |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.1 vs 47.3).
- •Oxford-Cumberland Canal School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Gerald E Talbot Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 72.3%).
- •Oxford-Cumberland Canal School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.6).
- •Gerald E Talbot Community School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 188.
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 Oxford-Cumberland Canal School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gerald E Talbot Community School and Oxford-Cumberland Canal School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Portland and Westbrook in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald E Talbot Community School: 394. Oxford-Cumberland Canal School: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald E Talbot Community School and Oxford-Cumberland Canal School rank in Maine?
Gerald E Talbot Community School is 222nd of 312 and Oxford-Cumberland Canal School is 219th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).