Enrollment
98
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bucksport, ME
G Herbert Jewett School
Federal NCES profile for G Herbert Jewett School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231479600103
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G Herbert Jewett School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bucksport · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
G Herbert Jewett School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G Herbert Jewett School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bucksport, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+105% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G Herbert Jewett School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at G Herbert Jewett School
G Herbert Jewett School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bucksport, Maine, enrolling 98 students.
At 10.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maine median, within a few percentage points of the 11.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 69.6% of students qualify for free meals, 105% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 98 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 8/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rsu 25 also operates Bucksport High School (361 students) and Miles Lane School (316 students) alongside G Herbert Jewett School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G Herbert Jewett School compares
G Herbert Jewett School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 105% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Maine - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$16,610
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, G Herbert Jewett School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 25, which includes G Herbert Jewett School.
$16,610
Per student
-17%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 43.7%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How G Herbert Jewett School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucksport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miles Lane School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bucksport Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G Herbert Jewett School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~98 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about G Herbert Jewett School
How many students attend G Herbert Jewett School?
G Herbert Jewett School has 98 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bucksport, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G Herbert Jewett School?
The student-teacher ratio at G Herbert Jewett School is 10.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 31% 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 G Herbert Jewett School?
69.6% of students at G Herbert Jewett School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G Herbert Jewett School?
The largest demographic group at G Herbert Jewett School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Bucksport, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G Herbert Jewett School?
G Herbert Jewett School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does G Herbert Jewett School rank among public schools in Bucksport?
By Resource Investment Index, G Herbert Jewett School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bucksport, 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 Bucksport on the city page.
Is G Herbert Jewett School a good school?
G Herbert Jewett School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rsu 25?
Besides G Herbert Jewett School, Rsu 25 also operates Bucksport High School (361 students), Miles Lane School (316 students), and Bucksport Middle School (292 students). See the Rsu 25 district page for the complete list.
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