Fourteenth Street School

fourteenthstreet.bangorschools.net/

163 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Fourteenth Street School is a public elementary school located in Bangor, Maine, serving students in grades PK–3. As part of the Bangor School Department, the school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It prioritizes foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages young students to engage with their peers and teachers effectively.

The school is centrally located within the local community and is recognized for its commitment to personalized instruction. With a smaller student-to-teacher ratio typical of the district's elementary centers, Fourteenth Street School emphasizes early literacy and numeracy, preparing students for success as they transition to intermediate grade levels. Its approach combines traditional academic standards with extracurricular activities and community engagement, making it a neighborhood staple for families in the Bangor area.

163

Total Students

10.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fourteenth Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	8
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
132 (81.0 %)
Two or More
11 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (4.9 %)
Black
6 (3.7 %)
Asian
5 (3.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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)941-6350
Website:	http://fourteenthstreet.bangorschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 32

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 40