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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 Facts (2025-26)

  • 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
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

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
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
97%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laura E Richards School part of?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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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