- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peru, IN
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blair Pointe Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180885001471
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Peru · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Pointe Upper Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Peru, IN.
School address
District: Peru Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180885001471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 180885001471 · Peru, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 17.4:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Peru Jr/Sr High School (814 students)
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peru Jr/Sr Hig
Peru Jr/Sr High School
814 students
- This school
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
574 students
- Elmwood Primar
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
442 students
What this shows Blair Pointe Upper Elementary reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blair Pointe Upper Elementary compares
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,570
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Blair Pointe Upper Elementary is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peru Community Schools reports $12,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blair Pointe Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Primary Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair Pointe Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
How many students attend Blair Pointe Upper Elementary?
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peru, IN. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Pointe Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair Pointe Upper Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blair Pointe Upper Elementary?
59.4% of students at Blair Pointe Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blair Pointe Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blair Pointe Upper Elementary is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Peru, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair Pointe Upper Elementary?
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blair Pointe Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Peru?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Pointe Upper Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Peru, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Peru Community Schools?
Besides Blair Pointe Upper Elementary, Peru Community Schools also operates Peru Jr/Sr High School (814 students) and Elmwood Primary Learning Center (442 students). See the Peru Community Schools district page for the complete list.