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Dirigo Elementary School

117 Auburn Road, Peru, ME 04290, United States

+1 (207) 562-4207

http://www.rsu56.org/o/dirigo-es

7.5

Overall Rating

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Dirigo Elementary School Overview

About This School

Dirigo Elementary School is a public elementary in Peru, Maine, serving 324 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 77% in ELA and 72% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by a staff of 27 teachers with an average salary of $58,409. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population is composed of 52% female and 48% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 91% White, 4% Two or More Races, 3% Hispanic, and 2% Black.

324

Total Students

PK-5

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

27 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts77%

Mathematics72%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Oxford County

Students per Counselor

324:1

Dirigo Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

77%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 77%State Avg: 83%

72%

Mathematics

City Avg: 72%State Avg: 81%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11:1

State Avg: 10.3:1

324

Students per Counselor

Dirigo Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$58,409

City Avg: $58,409

State Avg: $63,159

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor324:1

Dirigo Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

48.15%

Male

51.85%

Female

Total Enrollment: 324 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White91.05%

Hispanic2.78%

Asian0%

Black1.85%

Two or More Races4.32%

Native American0%

Dirigo Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Dirigo Elementary School

Q: What is Dirigo Elementary School?

A: Dirigo Elementary School is a elementary public located in Peru.

Q: How many students attend Dirigo Elementary School?

A: Dirigo Elementary School has approximately 324 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Dirigo Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Dirigo Elementary School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Dirigo Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Dirigo Elementary School - Peru, ME

Quick Facts about Dirigo Elementary School
School Name	Dirigo Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	117 Auburn Road, Peru, ME 04290, Peru, ME
County	Oxford County
Phone	+1 (207) 562-4207
Total Students	324
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	27
Rating	7.5/10
ELA Proficiency	77%
Math Proficiency	72%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Dirigo Elementary School

What is Dirigo Elementary School?

Dirigo Elementary School is a elementary public located in Peru.

How many students attend Dirigo Elementary School?

Dirigo Elementary School has approximately 324 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dirigo Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dirigo Elementary School is 11:1.

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