Harpswell Community School vs Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harpswell Community School
Harpswell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
132 students
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary
Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
531 students
| Measure | Harpswell Community School Harpswell, Maine | Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary Brunswick, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 312 | #87 of 312 |
| National rank | #8259 of 50,301 | #14330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 132 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| city | Harpswell | Brunswick |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harpswell Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 65.7).
- •Harpswell Community School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Harpswell Community School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Harpswell Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 38.8%).
- •Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.7).
- •Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 132.
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 Harpswell Community School better than Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harpswell Community School ranks higher (74.5 vs 65.7 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 Harpswell Community School and Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Harpswell and Brunswick in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harpswell Community School: 132. Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harpswell Community School and Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary rank in Maine?
Harpswell Community School is 46th of 312 and Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary is 87th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).