There were five American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Franklin County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 16.7% less than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that American Indian or Alaskan Native students made up 0.2% of the 3,001 students in Franklin County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the second least represented ethnicity.
Among the six districts in Franklin County, Regional School Unit 09 and Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58 recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of two students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Franklin County.
As of 2025, the average student-to-teacher ratio in public schools in Maine is 11:1, much lower than the national average of one teacher for every 15 students. A lower student-to-teacher ratio has been found to improve students’ school performance.
| District Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 09 | 2 | 2,217 | 0.1% |
| Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58 | 2 | 461 | 0.4% |
| Regional School Unit 78 | 0 | 175 | — |
| Carrabassett Valley Public Schools | 1 | 72 | 1.4% |
| Eustis Public Schools | 0 | 67 | — |
| Coplin Plantation Public Schools | 0 | 9 | — |