There were 45 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Kennebec 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 American Indian or Alaskan Native students made up 0.3% of the 14,781 students in Kennebec County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the second least represented ethnicity.
Among the 14 districts in Kennebec County, Winslow Schools recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of nine students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Kennebec County.
Maine’s public school enrollment has seen a significant decline in recent years. Numbers dropped by approximately 10,000 students between the 2015-16 school year, when enrollment stood at 182,005, and the 2023-24 school year, which recorded 172,622 students, a figure similar to enrollment during the pandemic.
| District Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 18 | 5 | 2,749 | 0.2% |
| Augusta Public Schools | 2 | 2,087 | 0.1% |
| Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Administrative District 11 | 3 | 1,866 | 0.2% |
| Waterville Public Schools | 5 | 1,572 | 0.3% |
| Regional School Unit 02 | 6 | 1,392 | 0.4% |
| Regional School Unit 38 | 1 | 1,118 | 0.1% |
| Winslow Schools | 9 | 1,033 | 0.9% |
| Winthrop Public Schools | 1 | 806 | 0.1% |
| Education in Unorganized Territory | 7 | 804 | 0.9% |
| Vassalboro Public Schools | 0 | 578 | — |
| Maine Virtual Academy | 6 | 410 | 1.5% |
| Maine Arts Academy | 0 | 220 | — |
| Fayette Public Schools | 0 | 145 | — |
| Regional School Unit 65/Maine School Administrative District 65 | 0 | 1 | — |
