There were 20 Hispanic students enrolled in Piscataquis County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 100% more than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Hispanic students made up 1.2% of the 1,652 students in Piscataquis County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the third most represented ethnicity.
Among the nine districts in Piscataquis County, Regional School Unit 68/Maine School Administrative District 68 recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic 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 Piscataquis 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 68/Maine School Administrative District 68 | 14 | 948 | 1.5% |
| Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Administrative District 04 | 3 | 472 | 0.6% |
| Greenville Public Schools | 3 | 118 | 2.5% |
| Medford Public Schools | 0 | 38 | — |
| Shirley Public Schools | 0 | 34 | — |
| Bowerbank Public Schools | 0 | 15 | — |
| Willimantic Public Schools | 0 | 12 | — |
| Lake View Plantation Public Schools | 0 | 10 | — |
| Beaver Cove Public Schools | 0 | 5 | — |
