Dirigo Elementary School
#261 of 312 elementary schools in Maine
#30685 of 50,301 nationally
About Dirigo Elementary School
Dirigo Elementary School is a public elementary located in Peru, in the Rsu 56 school district of Maine, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 324 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 261st of 312 ranked elementary schools in Maine. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 324.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dirigo Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dirigo Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dirigo High School
Dixfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
216 students · 2.0 km away
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
Dixfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students · 3.1 km away
Mountain Valley Middle School
Mexico · Public middle · Grades 5–8
376 students · 6.8 km away
Meroby Elementary School
Mexico · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students · 7.1 km away
Rumford Elementary
Rumford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
213 students · 8.4 km away
Mountain Valley High School
Rumford · Public high · Grades 9–12
369 students · 9.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maine with a comparable Enrollment.
Ella P Burr School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
324 students
Young School
Saco · Public elementary · Grades K–2
323 students
Pine Street Elementary School
Presque Isle · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
325 students
Rose M Gaffney School
Machias · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students
Coastal Ridge Elementary
York · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
332 students
Miles Lane School
Bucksport · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
316 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dirigo Elementary School a good school?
Dirigo Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 41.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #261 of 312 in Maine. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dirigo Elementary School rank in Maine?
Dirigo Elementary School ranks #261 of 312 elementary schools in Maine and #30685 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dirigo Elementary School?
Dirigo Elementary School had 324 students in 2025.
Is Dirigo Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dirigo Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dirigo Elementary School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Dirigo Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.