Dirigo Elementary School

117 Auburn Road
Peru, ME 04290
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dirigo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dirigo Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Dirigo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dirigo Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#450 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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65-69%
81%
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75-79%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
92%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dirigo Elementary School's ranking?
Dirigo Elementary School is ranked #450 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Dirigo Elementary School?
348 students attend Dirigo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dirigo Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dirigo Elementary School?
Dirigo Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dirigo Elementary School offer ?
Dirigo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dirigo Elementary School part of?
Dirigo Elementary School is part of RSU 56 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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