- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bangor, ME
Mary Snow School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Snow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 230282001004
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Snow School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Maine
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Snow School has class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Snow School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Bangor, ME.
School address
District: Bangor Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230282001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mary Snow School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 230282001004 · Bangor, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 14:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bangor High School (1,068 students)
Mary Snow School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Mary Snow 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 266
Mary Snow School
266 students
What this shows Mary Snow School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Snow School compares
Mary Snow School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 28% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maine - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 7.5%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Mary Snow 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 Mary Snow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downeast School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Snow 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 elementary schools in Bangor
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Snow School
How many students attend Mary Snow School?
Mary Snow School has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bangor, ME. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Snow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Snow School is 14:1, which is 26% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Snow School?
24.6% of students at Mary Snow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Snow School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Snow School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Bangor, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Snow School?
Mary Snow School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mary Snow School rank among public schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Snow School ranks #2 of 10 public 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 public schools in Bangor on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Public Schools?
Besides Mary Snow 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.