- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hampden, ME
George B Weatherbee School
Federal NCES profile for George B Weatherbee School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231481500386
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George B Weatherbee School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hampden · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
George B Weatherbee School has class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George B Weatherbee School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hampden, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
George B Weatherbee School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 231481500386 · Hampden, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 17.3:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampden Academy (767 students)
George B Weatherbee School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
George B Weatherbee School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hampden Academ
Hampden Academy
767 students
- This school
George B Weatherbee School
381 students
- Reeds Brook Mi 304
Reeds Brook Middle School
304 students
- Leroy H Smith 260
Leroy H Smith School
260 students
- Samuel L Wagne 203
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
203 students
- Earl C Mcgraw 203
Earl C Mcgraw School
203 students
What this shows George B Weatherbee School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How George B Weatherbee School compares
George B Weatherbee 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 56% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 44% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 99% in Maine - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, George B Weatherbee School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 22 reports $16,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George B Weatherbee School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reeds Brook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leroy H Smith School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel L Wagner Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl C Mcgraw School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George B Weatherbee School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Hampden
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about George B Weatherbee School
How many students attend George B Weatherbee School?
George B Weatherbee School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hampden, ME. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George B Weatherbee School?
The student-teacher ratio at George B Weatherbee School is 17.3:1, which is 56% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George B Weatherbee School?
19.0% of students at George B Weatherbee School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George B Weatherbee School?
The largest demographic group at George B Weatherbee School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Hampden, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George B Weatherbee School?
George B Weatherbee School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 George B Weatherbee School rank among public schools in Hampden?
By Resource Investment Index, George B Weatherbee School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hampden, 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 22?
Besides George B Weatherbee School, Rsu 22 also operates Hampden Academy (767 students), Reeds Brook Middle School (304 students), and Leroy H Smith School (260 students). See the Rsu 22 district page for the complete list.