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5 schools in RSU 12

Maine · 877 students · 5 cities

RSU 12 runs the local public-school system inside Maine: 5 K-12 campuses serving roughly 877 students, with 5 elementary.

7-year change in RSU 12

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
877
-85 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Windsor Elementary SchoolWindsorElementaryKG-08288
Chelsea Elementary SchoolChelseaElementaryPK-08262
Whitefield Elementary SchoolWhitefieldElementaryPK-08184
Palermo Consolidated SchoolPalermoElementaryKG-08111
Somerville Elementary SchoolSomervilleElementaryPK-PK32

About RSU 12

RSU 12 is a thinly populated Maine school district running 5 campuses with combined enrollment near 877.

On a per-school basis, RSU 12 runs about 175 students per campus, 40% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 293.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in RSU 12 has fell 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 962 students to 877.

On allk12, the community for RSU 12 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in RSU 12?
RSU 12 operates 5 public K-12 schools in Maine, serving approximately 877 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RSU 12?
RSU 12 includes 5 elementary schools.
What is the largest school in RSU 12?
Windsor Elementary School is the largest public school in RSU 12 by enrollment, with approximately 288 students.
What grade levels does RSU 12 serve?
RSU 12 schools serve students from pre-K through grade 8, across 5 campuses.
What cities does RSU 12 serve?
RSU 12 operates schools in Windsor, Chelsea, Whitefield, Palermo, Somerville across Maine.