Below Average
#465 of 542 schools in ME
Based on limited data
Laura E Richards School
Elementary School · Rsu 11/msad 11 · Gardiner, ME
A Rsu 11/msad 11 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
279 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, ME 04345
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on ME statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laura E Richards School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,125/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gardiner), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,844
Median home value
$208,700
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittston-randolph Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Helen Thompson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 257 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rsu 11/msad 11
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laura E Richards School is listed in RSU 11/MSAD 11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laura E Richards School
Laura E Richards School is a public elementary school in Gardiner, ME, part of Rsu 11/msad 11, serving approximately 228 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 542 schools in ME. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laura E Richards School
What grades does Laura E Richards School serve?
Laura E Richards School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Laura E Richards School?
Laura E Richards School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura E Richards School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura E Richards School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laura E Richards School rank in ME?
Laura E Richards School ranks #465 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Laura E Richards School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laura E Richards School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Laura E Richards School a charter school?
No, Laura E Richards School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laura E Richards School a Title I school?
No, Laura E Richards School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laura E Richards School?
36.4% of students at Laura E Richards School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (207) 582-3612
- Area population (ZIP 04345)
- 12,363
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04345; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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