George B Weatherbee School

weatherbee.rsu22.us/

294 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

The George B. Weatherbee School, located at 22 Main Road North in Hampden, Maine, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As a primary school within Regional School Unit 22 (RSU 22), it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community, aiming to prepare children for their future educational journeys while ensuring they feel welcomed and encouraged in the classroom.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered instruction and its focus on creating a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the wider Hampden community. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academic standards and a nurturing school culture, the George B. Weatherbee School plays a central role in the foundational development of its students, reflecting the values and educational priorities of the surrounding RSU 22 district.

294

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George B Weatherbee School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	2

White
262 (89.1 %)
Two or More
22 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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 22
Phone:	(207)862-3254
Website:	http://weatherbee.rsu22.us/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 106