There were 67 multiracial students enrolled in Franklin County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 8.2% less than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that multiracial students made up 2.2% of the 3,001 students in Franklin County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the third most represented ethnicity.
Among the six districts in Franklin County, Regional School Unit 09 recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 42 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Franklin County.
Data from Maine’s public schools for the 2023-24 school year shows a noticeable growth in Hispanic, Black, and multiracial enrollment over the past decade. While over 85% of students are white, this shows a slow but steady increase in diversity within the state schools.
| District Name | Multiracial Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 09 | 42 | 2,217 | 1.9% |
| Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58 | 18 | 461 | 3.9% |
| Regional School Unit 78 | 2 | 175 | 1.1% |
| Carrabassett Valley Public Schools | 3 | 72 | 4.2% |
| Eustis Public Schools | 2 | 67 | 3% |
| Coplin Plantation Public Schools | 0 | 9 | — |