There were 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Knox County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 9.1% more than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that American Indian or Alaskan Native students made up 0.2% of the 5,064 students in Knox County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the second least represented ethnicity.
Among the seven districts in Knox County, Regional School Unit 28/Maine School Administrative District 28 recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of five students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Knox County.
As of 2025, the average student-to-teacher ratio in public schools in Maine is 11:1, much lower than the national average of one teacher for every 15 students. A lower student-to-teacher ratio has been found to improve students’ school performance.
| District Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Administrative District 40 | 4 | 1,751 | 0.2% |
| Regional School Unit 13 | 2 | 1,448 | 0.1% |
| Regional School Unit 28/Maine School Administrative District 28 | 5 | 714 | 0.7% |
| Five Town Community School District | 1 | 657 | 0.2% |
| St George Public Schools | 0 | 293 | — |
| Regional School Unit 08/Maine School Administrative District 08 | 0 | 141 | — |
| Regional School Unit 07/Maine School Administrative District 07 | 0 | 60 | — |