Hall-Dale Elementary Sch vs Helen Thompson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hall-Dale Elementary Sch
Hallowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Helen Thompson School
West Gardiner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
| Measure | Hall-Dale Elementary Sch Hallowell, Maine | Helen Thompson School West Gardiner, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 312 | #196 of 312 |
| National rank | #4608 of 50,301 | #24328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Hallowell | West Gardiner |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hall-Dale Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 51.2).
- •Helen Thompson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 37.9%).
- •Hall-Dale Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.9).
- •Hall-Dale Elementary Sch is the larger school with 311 students compared with 245.
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 Hall-Dale Elementary Sch better than Helen Thompson School?
On the Success Index (US), Hall-Dale Elementary Sch ranks higher (80.7 vs 51.2 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 Hall-Dale Elementary Sch and Helen Thompson School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Hallowell and West Gardiner in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hall-Dale Elementary Sch: 311. Helen Thompson School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hall-Dale Elementary Sch and Helen Thompson School rank in Maine?
Hall-Dale Elementary Sch is 26th of 312 and Helen Thompson School is 196th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).