Fruit Street School

fruitstreet.bangorschools.net/

334 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

334

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fruit Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	22
Black	14
Asian	20
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
255 (76.3 %)
Hispanic
22 (6.6 %)
Two or More
22 (6.6 %)
Asian
20 (6.0 %)
Black
14 (4.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bangor Public Schools
Phone:	(207)941-6270
Website:	http://fruitstreet.bangorschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 80