Governor John Fairfield School vs John F Kennedy Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Governor John Fairfield School
Saco · Public elementary · Grades K–2
268 students
John F Kennedy Memorial School
Biddeford · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
157 students
| Measure | Governor John Fairfield School Saco, Maine | John F Kennedy Memorial School Biddeford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 312 | #192 of 312 |
| National rank | #6420 of 50,301 | #23615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 268 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Saco | Biddeford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Governor John Fairfield School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 52.2).
- •Governor John Fairfield School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 65%).
- •Governor John Fairfield School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.1).
- •Governor John Fairfield School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 157.
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 Governor John Fairfield School better than John F Kennedy Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Governor John Fairfield School ranks higher (77.5 vs 52.2 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 Governor John Fairfield School and John F Kennedy Memorial School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Saco and Biddeford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Governor John Fairfield School: 268. John F Kennedy Memorial School: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Governor John Fairfield School and John F Kennedy Memorial School rank in Maine?
Governor John Fairfield School is 33rd of 312 and John F Kennedy Memorial School is 192nd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).