Margaret Chase Smith vs Sanford Pride Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Chase Smith
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
396 students
Sanford Pride Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students
| Measure | Margaret Chase Smith Sanford, Maine | Sanford Pride Elementary School Sanford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 312 | #247 of 312 |
| National rank | #12367 of 50,301 | #29692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 396 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Chase Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 43.4).
- •Margaret Chase Smith does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 71.8%).
- •Margaret Chase Smith does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.8).
- •Margaret Chase Smith is the larger school with 396 students compared with 383.
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 Margaret Chase Smith better than Sanford Pride Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Chase Smith ranks higher (68.5 vs 43.4 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 Margaret Chase Smith and Sanford Pride Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Chase Smith: 396. Sanford Pride Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Chase Smith and Sanford Pride Elementary School rank in Maine?
Margaret Chase Smith is 76th of 312 and Sanford Pride Elementary School is 247th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).