How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Helen Thompson School | Laura E Richards School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Gardiner, ME | Gardiner, ME |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 245 | 219 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.3% | 34.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Helen Thompson School | Laura E Richards School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,146 | $16,146 |
| District | RSU 11/MSAD 11 | RSU 11/MSAD 11 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Helen Thompson School | Laura E Richards School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 92.2% |
| African American | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 0.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Helen Thompson School | Laura E Richards School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 408.3:1 | 438:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.0% | 42.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.