Enrollment
381
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George B Weatherbee School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at George B Weatherbee School
George B Weatherbee School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hampden, Maine, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Maine schools and 56% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 381 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Rsu 22 spends $15,014 per pupil, 25% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hampden's elementary schools, it stands alongside Earl C Mcgraw School (203 students): George B Weatherbee School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 10.7:1).
Rsu 22 also operates Hampden Academy (767 students) and Reeds Brook Middle School (304 students) alongside George B Weatherbee 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 George B Weatherbee School compares
George B Weatherbee 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 22, which includes George B Weatherbee School.
$15,014
Per student
-25%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 7.0%
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 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
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hampden on the city page.
Is George B Weatherbee School a good school?
George B Weatherbee School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools. 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 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.
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