There were 21 Asian students enrolled in Waldo County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 22.2% less than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Asian students made up 0.6% of the 3,618 students in Waldo County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the third least represented ethnicity.
Among the 10 districts in Waldo County, Regional School Unit 71 recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 14 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Waldo County.
Data from Maine’s public schools for the 2023-24 school year shows a noticeable growth in Hispanic, Black, and multiracial enrollment over the past decade. While over 85% of students are white, this shows a slow but steady increase in diversity within the state schools.
| District Name | Asian Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 71 | 14 | 1,366 | 1% |
| Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Administrative District 03 | 3 | 1,013 | 0.3% |
| Regional School Unit 20 | 0 | 417 | — |
| Lincolnville Public Schools | 2 | 215 | 0.9% |
| Northport Public Schools | 1 | 142 | 0.7% |
| Appleton Public Schools | 0 | 141 | — |
| Hope Public Schools | 0 | 141 | — |
| Ecology Learning Center | 0 | 103 | — |
| Islesboro Public Schools | 1 | 70 | 1.4% |
| Dennistown Plantation Public Schools | 0 | 10 | — |
