Enrollment
574
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blair Pointe Upper Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Peru, Indiana, enrolling 574 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 574 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 453 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #395, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 574 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Peru Community Schools also operates Peru Jr/Sr High School (814 students) and Elmwood Primary Learning Center (442 students) alongside Blair Pointe Upper Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blair Pointe Upper Elementary compares
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,799
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peru Community Schools, which includes Blair Pointe Upper Elementary.
$11,799
Per student
-2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 68.4%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Peru on the city page.
Is Blair Pointe Upper Elementary a good school?
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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