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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 22·NCES 231481500386

George B Weatherbee School

22 Main Road North, Hampden, ME 04444 · (207) 862-3254 · Penobscot County
GRADES 02–05ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL381 STUDENTS
Enrollment
381
Elementary
DISTRICT 224 · STATE 229
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
24%
91 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 48%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 2
98
Grade 3
96
Grade 4
86
Grade 5
101
Student demographics
White
34290%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 85%
Hispanic
72%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
216%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18448%
Female
19752%

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Test scores

MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State Expectations
English Language Arts
67.6%
ME avg 64.1%
Math
63.6%
ME avg 50.6%
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
381
+41 (+12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 15.1:1
% White
90%
was 91%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About George B Weatherbee School

George B Weatherbee School is a heavily attended elementary-level community in Hampden, Maine, one of the schools within RSU 22. The school caters to 381 students in grades 2 through 5. Compared to the state average of about 229 students per school, that is 66% larger than typical.

Within RSU 22, which oversees 7 schools and 2,169 students, George B Weatherbee School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, George B Weatherbee School lists that 90% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Other groups include 6% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.0:1. The state averages around 10.5:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 24% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Penobscot County (around 48%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

In the surrounding community, census data for Penobscot County shows the typical household earns roughly $66,356 per year, about 30% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. George B Weatherbee School is one of 69 public schools in Penobscot County (combined enrollment of about 18,646 students).

The closest other public school is Earl C McGraw School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around George B Weatherbee School.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Trend over the last 7 years. George B Weatherbee School's enrollment has ticked up 12% since 2018, when it stood at 340 (now 381). Class-load math has pulled in: from 15.1:1 in 2018 to 14.0:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for George B Weatherbee School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Penobscot County at a glance

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Population
154,710
Census ACS
Median income
$66,356
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
18,646 students

Quick facts

School name
George B Weatherbee School
District
RSU 22
Address
22 Main Road North, Hampden, ME 04444
Phone
(207) 862-3254
County
Penobscot County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
02–05
Total enrollment
381
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
14.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
91 (24%)
Locale
23-Suburb: Small
NCES ID
231481500386
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About George B Weatherbee School
What is the total enrollment at George B Weatherbee School?
George B Weatherbee School enrolls approximately 381 students in grades 02-05.
What grades does George B Weatherbee School serve?
George B Weatherbee School serves grades 02-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George B Weatherbee School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at George B Weatherbee School is approximately 14.0:1 (27 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at George B Weatherbee School?
Student demographics at George B Weatherbee School are roughly 90% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is George B Weatherbee School in?
George B Weatherbee School is part of RSU 22.
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