Laura E Richards School

www.msad11.org/o/ler

243 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

The Laura E. Richards School, located in Gardiner, Maine, serves as a foundational elementary school within the Maine School Administrative District 11 (MSAD 11). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the developmental needs of young students. By emphasizing core academic skills alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a strong sense of community and civic responsibility.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school is recognized for being an integral part of the Gardiner community, often promoting collaboration between educators, families, and local partners. The faculty at Laura E. Richards prioritize individualized instruction to help students reach their full potential, maintaining an atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning. As a key educational hub in the region, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that helps children build the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for their transition to higher grade levels.

243

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laura E Richards School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
232 (95.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.5 %)
Two or More
4 (1.6 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RSU 11/MSAD 11
Phone:	(207)582-3612
Website:	http://www.msad11.org/o/ler
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 61