District Overview
Regional School Unit 19 (RSU 19) is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 266 Williams Road in Newport, Maine. Nestled in a distant rural setting within the greater Bangor metropolitan region, the district operates five operational schools serving a total enrollment of approximately 1,883 students. As a comprehensive public school system, RSU 19 delivers full PK–12 coverage, welcoming learners from pre-kindergarten and kindergarten all the way through high school graduation at the twelfth-grade level.

To support its student body across every stage of learning, RSU 19 benefits from a dedicated workforce, employing roughly 319 full-time equivalent teachers alongside nearly 88 instructional aides and extensive support staff. This robust staffing context helps maintain a focused academic environment and well-rounded operational support across all five campuses. Community members, prospective families, and educational researchers can learn more about RSU 19’s programs and operational leadership by visiting the district’s official website at rsu19.org or by calling their main administrative office at (207) 368-5091.
5
Total Schools
1,883
Total Students
318.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RSU 19
Demographic Student Count
White1,746
Hispanic68
Black4
Asian1
Two or More59
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,746 (92.7%)
  • Hispanic
    68 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    59 (3.1%)
  • Black
    4 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RSU 19
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
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:5
Students:1,883*
Teachers (FTE):318.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in RSU 19
Found 5 Schools