Longfellow School-Portland vs Piscataquis Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 182 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
Piscataquis Community Elementary
Guilford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students
| Measure | Longfellow School-Portland Portland, Maine | Piscataquis Community Elementary Guilford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 312 | #240 of 312 |
| National rank | #1759 of 50,301 | #28868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 263 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 33% |
| city | Portland | Guilford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow School-Portland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 44.6).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on math proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 72%).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Piscataquis Community Elementary is the larger school with 264 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 Piscataquis Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow School-Portland ranks higher (86.7 vs 44.6 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 Piscataquis Community Elementary?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Portland and Guilford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow School-Portland: 263. Piscataquis Community Elementary: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow School-Portland and Piscataquis Community Elementary rank in Maine?
Longfellow School-Portland is 11th of 312 and Piscataquis Community Elementary is 240th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).