At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 256
324
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
57%+8.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Dirigo Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Peru, Maine. The school enrolls 324 students. It is part of the RSU 56 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maine state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictRSU 56
County23017
CityPeru
ZIP04290
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID231483323114
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment324
White91.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.8%
Black / African American1.9%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
91.0%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
1.9%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.