There were 13,352 white students enrolled in Kennebec County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 4.8% less than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that white students made up 90.3% of the 14,781 students in Kennebec County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the most represented ethnicity.
Among the 14 districts in Kennebec County, Regional School Unit 18 recorded the highest enrollment of white students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 2,557 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 | White Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 18 | 2,557 | 2,749 | 93% |
| Augusta Public Schools | 1,853 | 2,087 | 88.8% |
| Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Administrative District 11 | 1,756 | 1,866 | 94.1% |
| Waterville Public Schools | 1,270 | 1,572 | 80.8% |
| Regional School Unit 02 | 1,261 | 1,392 | 90.6% |
| Regional School Unit 38 | 1,052 | 1,118 | 94.1% |
| Winslow Schools | 918 | 1,033 | 88.9% |
| Winthrop Public Schools | 741 | 806 | 91.9% |
| Education in Unorganized Territory | 728 | 804 | 90.5% |
| Vassalboro Public Schools | 529 | 578 | 91.5% |
| Maine Virtual Academy | 352 | 410 | 85.9% |
| Maine Arts Academy | 195 | 220 | 88.6% |
| Fayette Public Schools | 139 | 145 | 95.9% |
| Regional School Unit 65/Maine School Administrative District 65 | 1 | 1 | 100% |