Peru Elementary School (Closed 2009)

30 Main Street
Peru, ME 04290
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Peru Elementary School serves 101 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
98%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School District Name
RSU 10 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Peru Elementary School?
101 students attend Peru Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Peru Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peru Elementary School?
Peru Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peru Elementary School offer ?
Peru Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Peru Elementary School part of?
Peru Elementary School is part of RSU 10 School District.

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