There were 32 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Oxford County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 33.3% more than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that American Indian or Alaskan Native students made up 0.4% of the 8,330 students in Oxford County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the second least represented ethnicity.
Among the 10 districts in Oxford County, Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Administrative District 17 recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 12 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Oxford 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 | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Administrative District 17 | 12 | 3,135 | 0.4% |
| Regional School Unit 10 | 5 | 1,751 | 0.3% |
| Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Administrative District 72 | 10 | 1,110 | 0.9% |
| Regional School Unit 55/Maine School Administrative District 55 | 4 | 978 | 0.4% |
| Regional School Unit 56 | 0 | 737 | — |
| Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44 | 1 | 531 | 0.2% |
| Andover Public Schools | 0 | 61 | — |
| Gilead Public Schools | 0 | 19 | — |
| Byron Public Schools | 0 | 5 | — |
| Upton Public Schools | 0 | 3 | — |
