- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gardiner, ME
Laura E Richards School
Federal NCES profile for Laura E Richards School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231059000023
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura E Richards School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gardiner · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Maine
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura E Richards School has class sizes larger than 89% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura E Richards School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gardiner, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 11/Msad 11 · Maine
NCES ID 231059000023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Laura E Richards School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 231059000023 · Gardiner, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 13.7:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Gardiner Area High School (565 students)
Laura E Richards School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Laura E Richards School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gardiner Area
Gardiner Area High School
565 students
- Gardiner Regio
Gardiner Regional Middle School
425 students
- Helen Thompson
Helen Thompson School
245 students
- This school 219
Laura E Richards School
219 students
- Pittston-Rando 200
Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School
200 students
- River View Com 192
River View Community School
192 students
What this shows Laura E Richards School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura E Richards School compares
Laura E Richards School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 2% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Maine - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,092
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Laura E Richards School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 11/Msad 11 reports $16,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laura E Richards School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardiner Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardiner Regional Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helen Thompson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River View Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura E Richards School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laura E Richards School
How many students attend Laura E Richards School?
Laura E Richards School has 219 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gardiner, ME. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura E Richards School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura E Richards School is 13.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laura E Richards School?
34.6% of students at Laura E Richards School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura E Richards School?
The largest demographic group at Laura E Richards School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Gardiner, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura E Richards School?
Laura E Richards School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laura E Richards School rank among public schools in Gardiner?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura E Richards School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gardiner, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 11/Msad 11?
Besides Laura E Richards School, Rsu 11/Msad 11 also operates Gardiner Area High School (565 students), Gardiner Regional Middle School (425 students), and Helen Thompson School (245 students). See the Rsu 11/Msad 11 district page for the complete list.