There were 137 Asian students enrolled in Kennebec County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 7.4% less than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Asian students made up 0.9% of the 14,781 students in Kennebec County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the third least represented ethnicity.
Among the 14 districts in Kennebec County, Augusta Public Schools recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 43 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Kennebec 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 | Asian Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 18 | 16 | 2,749 | 0.6% |
| Augusta Public Schools | 43 | 2,087 | 2.1% |
| Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Administrative District 11 | 12 | 1,866 | 0.6% |
| Waterville Public Schools | 23 | 1,572 | 1.5% |
| Regional School Unit 02 | 17 | 1,392 | 1.2% |
| Regional School Unit 38 | 9 | 1,118 | 0.8% |
| Winslow Schools | 5 | 1,033 | 0.5% |
| Winthrop Public Schools | 5 | 806 | 0.6% |
| Education in Unorganized Territory | 4 | 804 | 0.5% |
| Vassalboro Public Schools | 1 | 578 | 0.2% |
| Maine Virtual Academy | 1 | 410 | 0.2% |
| Maine Arts Academy | 1 | 220 | 0.5% |
| Fayette Public Schools | 0 | 145 | — |
| Regional School Unit 65/Maine School Administrative District 65 | 0 | 1 | — |