There were 16 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students enrolled in Androscoggin County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 23.8% less than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students made up 0.1% of the 16,336 students in Androscoggin County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the least represented ethnicity.
Among the eight districts in Androscoggin County, Auburn Public Schools recorded the highest enrollment of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 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 Androscoggin 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 | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Public Schools | 5 | 5,271 | 0.1% |
| Auburn Public Schools | 7 | 3,268 | 0.2% |
| Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52 | 0 | 1,981 | — |
| Regional School Unit 16 | 3 | 1,642 | 0.2% |
| Regional School Unit 73 | 0 | 1,360 | — |
| Lisbon Public Schools | 1 | 1,297 | 0.1% |
| Regional School Unit 04 | 0 | 1,273 | — |
| Acadia Academy | 0 | 244 | — |
