There were 121 Hispanic students enrolled in Knox County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 13.1% more than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Hispanic students made up 2.4% of the 5,064 students in Knox County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the third most represented ethnicity.
Among the seven districts in Knox County, Regional School Unit 13 recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 47 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 | Hispanic Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Administrative District 40 | 38 | 1,751 | 2.2% |
| Regional School Unit 13 | 47 | 1,448 | 3.2% |
| Regional School Unit 28/Maine School Administrative District 28 | 13 | 714 | 1.8% |
| Five Town Community School District | 13 | 657 | 2% |
| St George Public Schools | 7 | 293 | 2.4% |
| Regional School Unit 08/Maine School Administrative District 08 | 0 | 141 | — |
| Regional School Unit 07/Maine School Administrative District 07 | 3 | 60 | 5% |