There were two Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students enrolled in Franklin County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 33.3% less than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students made up 0.1% of the 3,001 students in Franklin County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the least represented ethnicity.
Regional School Unit 09 was the only district in Franklin County that enrolled Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students at the time.
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 | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 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 | 0 | 461 | — |
| Regional School Unit 78 | 0 | 175 | — |
| Carrabassett Valley Public Schools | 0 | 72 | — |
| Eustis Public Schools | 0 | 67 | — |
| Coplin Plantation Public Schools | 0 | 9 | — |
