District Overview
Located in Farmington, Maine, at 227 Main Street, RSU 09 operates as a vital traditional public school district serving a rural remote region in the western part of the state. Managing eight active school facilities, the district offers a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Based on federal education metrics for the 2024–2025 academic year, RSU 09 serves a total enrollment of 2,277 students, fostering an inclusive environment tailored to early childhood development, middle-level learning, and high school graduation pathways across its multi-town catchment area.

To support its student body, the district relies on a substantial workforce comprising over 1,100 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 428 full-time equivalent teachers, 87 instructional aides, and nearly 587 dedicated support personnel, ensuring small classroom settings and comprehensive administrative and operational services. As a fully operational, non-charter school system, RSU 09 remains committed to serving families and researchers seeking a strong community-focused public education model. More information about district initiatives and individual schools can be found online at www.mtbluersd.org or by calling the administrative offices at (207) 778-6571.
8
Total Schools
2,277
Total Students
428.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RSU 09
Demographic Student Count
White2,131
Hispanic50
Black21
Asian15
Two or More51
American Indian4
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    2,131 (93.6%)
  • Two or More
    51 (2.2%)
  • Hispanic
    50 (2.2%)
  • Black
    21 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    15 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RSU 09
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other1
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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:8
Students:2,277*
Teachers (FTE):428.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.3
Schools in RSU 09
Found 8 Schools