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James Otis Kaler Elementary School vs. Frank I Brown Elementary School

Should you attend James Otis Kaler Elementary School or Frank I Brown Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
165 South Kelsey Street
South Portland, ME 04106
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Frank I Brown Elementary School
37 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

James Otis Kaler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Frank I Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, James Otis Kaler Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Frank I Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-4
Total Students
179 students
222 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Otis Kaler Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frank I Brown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Otis Kaler Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frank I Brown Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James Otis Kaler Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frank I Brown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Otis Kaler Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Portland Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frank I Brown Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Portland Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#223 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
#83 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Otis Kaler Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frank I Brown Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in ME)
65-69%
(Top 20% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Otis Kaler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank I Brown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 30% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Otis Kaler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank I Brown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James Otis Kaler Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Frank I Brown Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
-
Kindergarten Students
31
46
Grade 1 Students
28
34
Grade 2 Students
24
41
Grade 3 Students
35
49
Grade 4 Students
30
52
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at James Otis Kaler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Frank I Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Otis Kaler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frank I Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Otis Kaler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frank I Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Otis Kaler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frank I Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
50%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Otis Kaler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frank I Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Otis Kaler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frank I Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of James Otis Kaler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frank I Brown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Otis Kaler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frank I Brown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Otis Kaler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frank I Brown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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