- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bangor, ME
Downeast School
Federal NCES profile for Downeast School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230282000049
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Downeast School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Downeast School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Downeast School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Bangor, ME.
School address
District: Bangor Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230282000049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Downeast School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 230282000049 · Bangor, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 10.3:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bangor High School (1,068 students)
Downeast School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Downeast School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bangor High Sc
Bangor High School
1,068 students
- William S. Coh 372
William S. Cohen School
372 students
- James F. Dough 346
James F. Doughty School
346 students
- Fruit Street S 310
Fruit Street School
310 students
- This school 288
Downeast School
288 students
- Mary Snow Scho 266
Mary Snow School
266 students
What this shows Downeast School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Downeast School compares
Downeast School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 145% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 145% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 36% in Maine - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Downeast School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Bangor Public Schools reports $17,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Downeast School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S. Cohen School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James F. Doughty School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruit Street School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Snow School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Downeast School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Bangor
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fruit Street School
Standard public school
310 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Vine Street School
Standard public school
190 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln School
Standard public school
184 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Fourteenth Street School
Standard public school
153 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Downeast School
How many students attend Downeast School?
Downeast School has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bangor, ME. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downeast School?
The student-teacher ratio at Downeast School is 10.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Downeast School?
83.3% of students at Downeast School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Downeast School?
The largest demographic group at Downeast School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Bangor, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Downeast School?
Downeast School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Downeast School rank among schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, Downeast School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Bangor, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bangor on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Public Schools?
Besides Downeast School, Bangor Public Schools also operates Bangor High School (1,068 students), William S. Cohen School (372 students), and James F. Doughty School (346 students). See the Bangor Public Schools district page for the complete list.