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Helen Thompson School — School Calendar 2026-27

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West Gardiner, ME 04345

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Policy CommitteeEvent

Aug

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School Board MeetingEvent

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Curriculum Committee MeetingEvent

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Finance CommitteeEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

257

Student:Teacher

13.5:1

Locale

Rural

District

RSU 11/MSAD 11

Econ. Disadvantaged

31.9%

Phone

(207)724-3930

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

80-84%

Math Proficiency

80-84%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

4 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1

Worse than average in ME

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

271

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

19.6

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.60000002

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,092

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,683

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,085

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 54%Local 35%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$303,419

+0.0% 1yr+47.8% 5yr

Augusta, ME metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.7%

Below 150% poverty line

4.2%

Unemployment rate

7.1%

Uninsured residents

5.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

349

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

245

Current enrollment

Declining(-14% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 6, 2026

Policy Committee

Event

Thu, Aug 6, 2026

School Board Meeting

Event

Tue, Aug 11, 2026

Curriculum Committee Meeting

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Policy Committee	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Curriculum Committee Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Finance Committee	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Policy Committee	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Finance Committee	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Red Ribbon Week - Life is a Puzzle - Solve it Drug Free!	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Policy Committee	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	Finance Committee	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Policy Committee	Event	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Finance Committee	Event	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	Policy Committee	Event	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Finance Committee	Event	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	Policy Committee	Event	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Finance Committee	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Policy Committee	Event	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Finance Committee	Event	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	Policy Committee	Event	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	Finance Committee	Event	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	Policy Committee	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Finance Committee	Event	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Policy Committee	Event	—
Tue, Jun 15, 2027	Finance Committee	Event	—