Longfellow School-Portland vs Ocean Avenue
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow School-Portland
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
Ocean Avenue
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students
| Measure | Longfellow School-Portland Portland, Maine | Ocean Avenue Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 312 | #108 of 312 |
| National rank | #1759 of 50,301 | #16199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 263 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow School-Portland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 62.9).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 41.2%).
- •Ocean Avenue does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.4).
- •Ocean Avenue is the larger school with 337 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 Longfellow School-Portland better than Ocean Avenue?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow School-Portland ranks higher (86.7 vs 62.9 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 Longfellow School-Portland and Ocean Avenue?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow School-Portland: 263. Ocean Avenue: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow School-Portland and Ocean Avenue rank in Maine?
Longfellow School-Portland is 11th of 312 and Ocean Avenue is 108th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).