There were 73 Hispanic students enrolled in Franklin County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 5.2% less than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Hispanic students made up 2.4% of the 3,001 students in Franklin County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the second most represented ethnicity.
Among the six districts in Franklin County, Regional School Unit 09 recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 50 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Franklin County.
Maine’s public school enrollment has seen a significant decline in recent years. Numbers dropped by approximately 10,000 students between the 2015-16 school year, when enrollment stood at 182,005, and the 2023-24 school year, which recorded 172,622 students, a figure similar to enrollment during the pandemic.
| District Name | Hispanic Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 09 | 50 | 2,217 | 2.3% |
| Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58 | 12 | 461 | 2.6% |
| Regional School Unit 78 | 5 | 175 | 2.9% |
| Carrabassett Valley Public Schools | 2 | 72 | 2.8% |
| Eustis Public Schools | 3 | 67 | 4.5% |
| Coplin Plantation Public Schools | 1 | 9 | 11.1% |