Total enrollment
2,001
+50 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
6 schools in RSU 05
Maine · 2,001 students · 3 cities
For a Maine district, RSU 05 runs a compact public-school system: 6 schools and roughly 2,001 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in RSU 05
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How RSU 05 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Maine | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,001 | #27 of 85 | #4,454 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #21 of 85 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.7:1 | #19 of 85 | #845 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 20.9% | #76 of 85 | #7,362 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.9% | #24 of 59 | #5,416 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside RSU 05
Since 2017-18, the 6 district schools that reported both years went from 1,947 to 2,001 students (up 3%) and from 165 to 187 full-time teachers (up 13%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport High School | Freeport | High | 09-12 | 593 |
| Durham Community School | Durham | Elementary | PK-08 | 469 |
| Freeport Middle School | Freeport | Middle | 06-08 | 288 |
| Morse Street School | Freeport | Elementary | PK-02 | 288 |
| Mast Landing School | Freeport | Elementary | 03-05 | 266 |
| Pownal Elementary School | Pownal | Elementary | PK-05 | 97 |
About RSU 05
Across 6 schools, RSU 05 instructs about 2,001 students in Maine. By footprint it is a rural-scale district.
Looking at the level breakdown, RSU 05 spans 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Average enrollment per school in RSU 05 is about 334, meaningfully above the Maine average of roughly 293.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,001 students, climbed 3% from the 1,951 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for RSU 05 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.