FRUIT STREET SCHOOL

Fruit Street School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bangor Public Schools school district, located in Bangor, ME with about 318 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 23 teachers, Fruit Street School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Fruit Street School, located at 175 Fruit Street in Bangor, Maine, is a public elementary school serving students within the Bangor School Department. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the foundational academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare children for their future educational transitions while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Fruit Street School is known for its commitment to student engagement and personalized learning. By maintaining close ties with families and the broader Bangor community, the school cultivates a collaborative atmosphere where educators, staff, and parents work together to address the diverse needs of their students. With its focus on character building and scholastic growth, Fruit Street School remains an integral part of the local educational landscape, striving to provide a safe and enriching space for young learners to succeed.

For more information, contact Fruit Street School at (207) 941-6270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

175 Fruit Street
Bangor, ME 04401
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FRUIT STREET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bangor, ME with about 318 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
318
Teachers:
23.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 318 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRUIT STREET SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.3%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Asian
3.1%
Black or African American
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.