Laura E Richards School serves 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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-2
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laura E Richards School's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laura E Richards School is 0.08, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Laura E Richards School?
243 students attend Laura E Richards School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Laura E Richards School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laura E Richards School?
Laura E Richards School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Laura E Richards School offer ?
Laura E Richards School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Laura E Richards School part of?
Laura E Richards School is part of RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District.
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