- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
G Herbert Jewett School shrank from 135 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 9.7 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 231479600103 · Bucksport, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 10.9:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Bucksport High School (361 students)
G Herbert Jewett School shrank from 135 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE added 9.7 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
G Herbert Jewett School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bucksport High
Bucksport High School
361 students
- Miles Lane Sch
Miles Lane School
316 students
- Bucksport Midd
Bucksport Middle School
292 students
- This school 98
G Herbert Jewett School
98 students
What this shows G Herbert Jewett School reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How G Herbert Jewett School compares
G Herbert Jewett 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Rsu 25 reports $19,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~98 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), down 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.