DOWNEAST SCHOOL

Downeast School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bangor Public Schools school district, located in Bangor, ME with about 307 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Downeast School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on public records and educational data, here is a summary of the Downeast School:

Downeast School, located at 100 Moosehead Blvd in Bangor, Maine, serves as a public elementary school within the Bangor School Department. It is a community-focused institution dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the local area. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and socially during their early formative years.

The school emphasizes a standard elementary curriculum that focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating opportunities for physical education and the arts. By maintaining close ties with the Bangor community, Downeast School aims to prepare its students for their transition to middle school by emphasizing character development, collaborative learning, and consistent academic growth within a small, accessible neighborhood setting.

For more information, contact Downeast School at (207) 941-6240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.