There were 16 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Sagadahoc County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, the same number as 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 4,603 students in Sagadahoc County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the second least represented ethnicity.
Among the five districts in Sagadahoc County, Regional School Unit 01 – LKRSU recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of seven students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Sagadahoc 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 75/Maine School Administrative District 75 | 6 | 2,315 | 0.3% |
| Regional School Unit 01 – LKRSU | 7 | 1,639 | 0.4% |
| 0 | 421 | — | |
| West Bath Public Schools | 3 | 224 | 1.3% |
| Monhegan Plantation School Department | 0 | 4 | — |