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Mary Snow School

435 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401 · (207) 941-6290 · Penobscot County
GRADES 04–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL266 STUDENTS
Enrollment
266
Elementary
DISTRICT 236 · STATE 229
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
121 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 48%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 4
137
Grade 5
129
Student demographics
White
20577%
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 85%
Hispanic
249%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 4%
Black
208%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Asian
93%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 1%
Two+
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Native American
52%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12045%
Female
14655%

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Test scores

MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State Expectations
English Language Arts
68.5%
ME avg 64.1%
Math
66.8%
ME avg 50.6%
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
266
+7 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 12.4:1
% White
77%
was 82%
% Hispanic
9%
was 3%
% Black
8%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Mary Snow School

Mary Snow School operates as a mid-sized elementary campus in Bangor, Maine, operated by Bangor Public Schools. Current enrollment sits at 266 students spanning grades 4 through 5.

Across the 10 schools in Bangor Public Schools (3,436 students total), Mary Snow School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Mary Snow School reports that White students make up the majority at 77%; the rest reads as 9% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 92% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Mary Snow School has 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.7:1. The state averages around 10.5:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 45% of students at Mary Snow School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Around the school, Penobscot County reports that the typical household earns roughly $66,356 per year, about 30% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Mary Snow School is one of 69 public schools in Penobscot County (combined enrollment of about 18,646 students).

The closest other public school is Fruit Street School, roughly 0.8 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Mary Snow School.

The campus sits in a metropolitan setting.

Five-year trend. Mary Snow School's enrollment has increased 3% since 2018, when it stood at 259 (now 266). The Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 3% to 9% over that span.

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Penobscot County at a glance

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Population
154,710
Census ACS
Median income
$66,356
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
18,646 students

Quick facts

School name
Mary Snow School
District
Bangor Public Schools
Address
435 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401
Phone
(207) 941-6290
County
Penobscot County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
04–05
Total enrollment
266
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
121 (45%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
230282001004
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Mary Snow School
What is the total enrollment at Mary Snow School?
Mary Snow School enrolls approximately 266 students in grades 04-05.
Is Mary Snow School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Mary Snow School is an elementary school covering grades 04-05.
How many students per teacher at Mary Snow School?
Approximately 12.7:1 students per teacher at Mary Snow School.
How diverse is Mary Snow School?
Mary Snow School reports a student body of 77% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Mary Snow School?
Mary Snow School is overseen by Bangor Public Schools in Penobscot County.
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