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 56Econ. Disadvantaged
50.1%
Phone
(207)562-4207School 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 MEDistrict 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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