MEPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Dirigo Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Peru, Maine|RSU 56

Peru, ME 04290

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
355
Student:Teacher
12.7:1
Locale
Rural
District
RSU 56
Econ. Disadvantaged
50.1%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
75-79%
Math Proficiency
65-69%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.6:1
Near average in ME

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$17,810
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 52%Local 38%

Community Context

Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

324
Current enrollment
Declining(-17% 5yr)

Calendar Guides

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