Laura E Richards School

279 Brunswick Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Laura E Richards School serves 228 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Laura E Richards School's student population of 228 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
228 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Laura E Richards School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. 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%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
97%
86%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Laura E Richards School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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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 Laura E Richards School?
228 students attend Laura E Richards School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Laura E Richards School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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