Bangor Union Elementary

Bangor Union Elementary is a public elementary school in Bangor, CA, part of the Bangor Union Elementary. The school serves approximately 82 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 20.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 92.4th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 26% proficiency in math, 7 points below the state average and 35% in reading/language arts, 11 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $84,688, where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 82 students, Bangor Union Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Bangor Union Elementary is 20.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Bangor Union Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.