G Herbert Jewett School

ghj.rsu25.org/

135 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

G. Herbert Jewett School, located in Bucksport, Maine, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As a public school within the RSU 25 district, it typically focuses on early childhood and elementary education, providing a structured environment designed to support the developmental and academic needs of young students. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes both social-emotional growth and core curriculum mastery.

The facility at 66 Bridge Street is situated in the heart of Bucksport, reflecting the school's role as a central hub for families in the area. By emphasizing collaborative learning and student engagement, G. Herbert Jewett School aims to provide a strong educational starting point for its pupils, preparing them for their transition into the middle school years within the RSU 25 system. Its commitment to the local community is a defining characteristic, often involving active partnerships between educators, students, and parents to create a supportive learning environment.

135

Total Students

9.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G Herbert Jewett School
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	7

White
124 (91.9 %)
Two or More
7 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.2 %)
Black
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RSU 25
Phone:	(207)469-6644
Website:	http://ghj.rsu25.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 75