There were 35 Asian students enrolled in Oxford County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 14.6% less than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Asian students made up 0.4% of the 8,330 students in Oxford County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the third least represented ethnicity.
Among the 10 districts in Oxford County, Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Administrative District 17 recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 22 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Oxford 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 | Asian Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Administrative District 17 | 22 | 3,135 | 0.7% |
| Regional School Unit 10 | 5 | 1,751 | 0.3% |
| Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Administrative District 72 | 1 | 1,110 | 0.1% |
| Regional School Unit 55/Maine School Administrative District 55 | 3 | 978 | 0.3% |
| Regional School Unit 56 | 4 | 737 | 0.5% |
| Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44 | 0 | 531 | — |
| Andover Public Schools | 0 | 61 | — |
| Gilead Public Schools | 0 | 19 | — |
| Byron Public Schools | 0 | 5 | — |
| Upton Public Schools | 0 | 3 | — |
