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Downeast School

Bangor, Maine · Grades PreK to 3 · Bangor Public Schools

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About Downeast School

Downeast School serves pre-K through grade 3 as a public school in Bangor, Maine. Enrollment was 288 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Bangor. With about 29.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.7 students per teacher. Bangor Public Schools runs 10 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Penobscot County. Families comparing options will find 19 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	100 Moosehead Blvd, Bangor, ME 04401
Phone	(207) 941-6240
School district	Bangor Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 3
Students (2024-25)	288
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29.8
Students per teacher	9.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Penobscot County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 230282000049). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Downeast School serve?

Downeast School serves pre-K through grade 3.

How many students attend Downeast School?

Downeast School reported 288 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Downeast School?

About 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 288 students and 29.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Downeast School a public or charter school?

Downeast School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Downeast School in?

Downeast School is part of Bangor Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/me/bangor-public-schools/

Where is Downeast School located?

Downeast School is at 100 Moosehead Blvd, Bangor, ME 04401. The phone number is (207) 941-6240.

How many other schools are near Downeast School?

There are 19 other schools within 5 miles of Downeast School in our directory.