District Overview
Located at 22 Knowlton Street in the picturesque community of Camden, Maine, Regional School Unit 28 (RSU 28 / MSAD 28) is an active, traditional public school district serving families across a remote town setting. Operating as an independent local education agency rather than a charter operator, the district manages two operational schools dedicated entirely to early childhood and middle-level education. For the 2024–2025 school year, RSU 28 serves a student body of 688 children spanning from prekindergarten through eighth grade. The student population includes 15 prekindergarten learners and 55 kindergarteners, with an average of 70 to 90 students per grade level through middle school, fostering a close-knit and supportive learning environment during these formative academic years.

To ensure small class sizes and individualized care, RSU 28 maintains a remarkably strong staffing infrastructure. The district employs 134 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers supported by 32 instructional aides and over 175 specialized support staff members, bringing its total workforce to more than 341 FTE professionals. This comprehensive staffing ratio enables strong instructional guidance, robust special education and student support services, and a vibrant educational ecosystem for all learners. Parents, community members, and educational researchers looking to connect with the district can access official resources and updates through their portal at fivetowns.net or by calling the central administrative office at (207) 236-3358.
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Total Schools
688
Total Students
134.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RSU 28/MSAD 28
Demographic Student Count
White637
Hispanic17
Black5
Asian10
Two or More14
American Indian5
  • White
    637 (92.6%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.5%)
  • Black
    5 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RSU 28/MSAD 28
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other0
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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:2
Students:688*
Teachers (FTE):134.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.1
Schools in RSU 28/MSAD 28
Found 2 Schools