RSU 56

Located at 147 Weld Street in Dixfield, Maine, Regional School Unit 56 (RSU 56) operates as an open, traditional public school district dedicated to serving its surrounding community. Nestled in a distant rural setting, the district manages three operational schools that collectively deliver a continuous, comprehensive educational curriculum spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a non-charter regional district, RSU 56 provides a stable, community-centered academic framework designed to support students through every stage of their primary and secondary education.

The district serves a student body of 722 children, offering a well-proportioned learning environment characterized by steady enrollment across all grade levels. To support this student population, RSU 56 maintains a sizable professional staff of roughly 296 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, including approximately 114 FTE teachers, 31 instructional aides, and over 150 dedicated support personnel. This robust staffing context ensures that students receive attentive instructional guidance, robust special services, and administrative support tailored to the needs of a close-knit rural district. Families, students, and educational researchers can learn more about RSU 56 by visiting the district’s official website at www.rsu56.org.