- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bangor, ME
Fourteenth Street School
Federal NCES profile for Fourteenth Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230282001005
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fourteenth Street School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maine schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fourteenth Street School has class sizes larger than 96% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fourteenth Street School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Bangor, ME.
School address
District: Bangor Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230282001005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Fourteenth Street School shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 230282001005 · Bangor, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 15.3:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bangor High School (1,068 students)
Fourteenth Street School shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Fourteenth Street 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
- Downeast Schoo 288
Downeast School
288 students
- This school 153
Fourteenth Street School
153 students
What this shows Fourteenth Street School reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fourteenth Street School compares
Fourteenth Street School is a shrinking 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 11% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Maine - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Fourteenth Street 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 Fourteenth Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William S. Cohen School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James F. Doughty School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fruit Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downeast School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fourteenth Street 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
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
Downeast School
Standard public school
288 students 10.3:1 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
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 (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fourteenth Street School
How many students attend Fourteenth Street School?
Fourteenth Street School has 153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bangor, ME. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fourteenth Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fourteenth Street School is 15.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fourteenth Street School?
30.1% of students at Fourteenth Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fourteenth Street School?
The largest demographic group at Fourteenth Street School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Bangor, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fourteenth Street School?
Fourteenth Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Fourteenth Street School rank among schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, Fourteenth Street School ranks #4 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 Fourteenth Street 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.