Vine Street School

vinestreet.bangorschools.net/

199 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Vine Street School, located at 66 Vine Street in Bangor, Maine, serves as a prominent elementary school within the Bangor School Department. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing both academic growth and the development of essential social skills. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages students to engage actively with their learning while preparing them for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Vine Street School is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and the well-being of its student body. It benefits from its location in a residential area of Bangor, often serving as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes collaborative relationships between teachers, students, and parents. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, the school strives to cultivate a positive school climate where children feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best.

199

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vine Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	10
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	25

White
157 (78.9 %)
Two or More
25 (12.6 %)
Hispanic
10 (5.0 %)
Black
4 (2.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.5 %)

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)941-6300
Website:	http://vinestreet.bangorschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 20

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 53