G Herbert Jewett School

66 Bridge St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(School attendance zone shown in map)
G Herbert Jewett School serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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School Overview

G Herbert Jewett School's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
135 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of G Herbert Jewett School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
92%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend G Herbert Jewett School?
135 students attend G Herbert Jewett School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of G Herbert Jewett School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G Herbert Jewett School?
G Herbert Jewett School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does G Herbert Jewett School offer ?
G Herbert Jewett School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is G Herbert Jewett School part of?
G Herbert Jewett School is part of RSU 25 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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