Indian Township

Located at 39A Union Street in Calais, Maine, the Indian Township school district is an open, regular public school system serving a rural, remote community near the state's eastern border. Formally structured to accommodate educational programming from prekindergarten through 12th grade, the district currently serves an active enrollment of 127 students across prekindergarten through eighth grade. The student body prominently reflects the rich heritage of the surrounding area, with 94 American Indian students comprising the majority of the student body alongside White, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial peers. Operating independently outside of a charter framework or supervisory union, the district provides a close-knit, community-centered learning environment tailored to its unique geographic context.

A defining characteristic of Indian Township is its extraordinary level of staffing and individualized student support. The district employs 30 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers and 25 instructional aides, establishing an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of roughly four to one that ensures highly personalized academic instruction. This classroom team is further enhanced by 77 dedicated support staff members, bringing the district’s total workforce to 132 FTE personnel to foster a robust wraparound environment for student development, health, and administrative operations. For families, researchers, and community members seeking additional information, Indian Township maintains an active presence through Maine Indian Education at maineindianeducation.org/o/its.