Dirigo Elementary School

www.rsu56.org/o/dirigo-es

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dirigo Elementary School, located at 117 Auburn Road in Peru, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Regional School Unit 56 (RSU 56) district. The school provides a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of students in the local community, emphasizing the development of core academic skills, social-emotional growth, and a strong sense of school spirit. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, the school aims to create a welcoming foundation for early childhood and elementary education.

As a central hub for the town of Peru, Dirigo Elementary focuses on preparing its young learners for the transition to middle school within the district. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded experience. Through its dedicated staff and community-oriented approach, the school remains committed to cultivating a positive educational journey that helps each student reach their full potential within a small-town, close-knit school setting.

359

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dirigo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	7
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
334 (93.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.9 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RSU 56
Phone:	(207)562-4207
Website:	http://www.rsu56.org/o/dirigo-es
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 57