Total enrollment
720
-39 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in RSU 56
Maine · 720 students · 2 cities
Of the 3 public K-12 schools run by RSU 56, combined student count is roughly 720, with 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in RSU 56
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirigo Elementary School | Peru | Elementary | PK-05 | 324 |
| Dirigo High School | Dixfield | High | 09-12 | 216 |
| T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School | Dixfield | Middle | 06-08 | 180 |
About RSU 56
Across 3 schools, RSU 56 teaches about 720 students in Maine. By footprint it is a compact district.
In terms of grade levels, RSU 56 covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
On a per-school basis, RSU 56 runs about 240 students per campus, 18% below the state mean of roughly 293.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 5%: 759 students in SY 2017-18 versus 720 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 96% to 92%.
On allk12, the community for RSU 56 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.