How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Northwestern School Corp | Peru Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kokomo, Indiana | Peru, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 1,853 | 1,856 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 16.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Northwestern School Corp | Peru Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,253 | $12,570 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| State Revenue | 61.5% | 68.4% |
| Local Revenue | 31.9% | 17.8% |
Northwestern School Corp
Federal State Local
Peru Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Northwestern School Corp | Peru Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.5% | 82.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 8.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.3% | 47.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Northwestern School Corp | Peru Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 639.5:1 | 409:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.4% | 22.2% |
School Types
Northwestern School Corp
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Peru Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.