District Overview
Regional School Unit 21 (RSU 21) is a traditional, open public school district headquartered at 177 Alewive Road in Kennebunk, Maine. Nestled in a small suburban setting within the greater Portland-South Portland metropolitan area, the district operates six active schools providing a complete Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade education. Serving a total enrollment of 2,262 students across its early childhood, primary, and secondary programs, RSU 21 offers a vibrant educational community designed to meet diverse academic and developmental milestones at every grade level.

The district’s commitment to academic quality and student growth is supported by an expansive professional team of over 1,013 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes a robust instructional core of approximately 403 FTE classroom teachers and 108 FTE instructional aides, complemented by more than 503 FTE support staff members who oversee specialized services, administration, and campus operations. With a strong student-to-educator framework and comprehensive operational scale, RSU 21 stands as a well-resourced suburban school system; families and researchers can explore more about district initiatives and programs by visiting their website at www.rsu21.net.
6
Total Schools
2,262
Total Students
403.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RSU 21
Demographic Student Count
White2,048
Hispanic90
Black24
Asian40
Two or More45
American Indian11
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    2,048 (90.5%)
  • Hispanic
    90 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    45 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    40 (1.8%)
  • Black
    24 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    11 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RSU 21
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,262*
Teachers (FTE):403.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in RSU 21
Found 6 Schools