Helen Thompson School
Helen Thompson School is a mid-sized elementary in West Gardiner, Maine, serving grades PK–05 with 253 students. The district invests $16,146 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.
Student Body & Demographics at Helen Thompson School
School Resources & Funding
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Best suited for families in West Gardiner seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.