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Dirigo Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
117 Auburn Road, Peru, ME 04290 · (207) 562-4207 · Part of Regional School Unit 56
Students
324
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
57%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Dirigo Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency67%
State average 81.4%
Reading / language arts77%
State average 85.2%
Location
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117 Auburn Road, Peru
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K25
Kindergarten56
Grade 140
Grade 246
Grade 346
Grade 455
Grade 556
Enrollment over time
346’20
348’21
359’22
355’23
324’24
Down 6.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 91%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 3%Black 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.