Howard C Reiche Community Sch

reiche.portlandschools.org

467 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Howard C. Reiche Community School is a public elementary school located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a strong sense of community and inclusivity. Its urban setting allows it to serve a diverse student population, which the school integrates into its curriculum to promote global awareness and social responsibility among its pupils.

Academically, Reiche is known for its "community school" philosophy, which emphasizes a collaborative approach involving students, staff, families, and the wider neighborhood. The school prioritizes hands-on learning, social-emotional development, and strong academic fundamentals. By leveraging its location and community partnerships, Reiche aims to provide a supportive environment where students are encouraged to become active, engaged, and empathetic members of their local and global communities.

467

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard C Reiche Community Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	100
Black	209
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Black
209 (44.8%)
White
134 (28.7%)
Hispanic
100 (21.4%)
Two or More
18 (3.9%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Portland Public Schools
Phone:	(207)874-8175
Website:	http://reiche.portlandschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 63

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 68