There were 3,365 white students enrolled in Waldo County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 2.1% less than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that white students made up 93% of the 3,618 students in Waldo County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the most represented ethnicity.
Among the 10 districts in Waldo County, Regional School Unit 71 recorded the highest enrollment of white students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 1,229 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Waldo 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 | White Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 71 | 1,229 | 1,366 | 90% |
| Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Administrative District 03 | 945 | 1,013 | 93.3% |
| Regional School Unit 20 | 404 | 417 | 96.9% |
| Lincolnville Public Schools | 210 | 215 | 97.7% |
| Northport Public Schools | 130 | 142 | 91.5% |
| Appleton Public Schools | 131 | 141 | 92.9% |
| Hope Public Schools | 141 | 141 | 100% |
| Ecology Learning Center | 98 | 103 | 95.1% |
| Islesboro Public Schools | 67 | 70 | 95.7% |
| Dennistown Plantation Public Schools | 10 | 10 | 100% |
