Enrollment
442
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peru, IN
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Primary Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180885001472
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Primary Learning Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Peru · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmwood Primary Learning Center has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Primary Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Peru, IN.
School address
District: Peru Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180885001472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmwood Primary Learning Center compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Elmwood Primary Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Peru, Indiana, enrolling 442 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 421 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #391, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Peru's public schools, it stands alongside Peru Jr/Sr High School (814 students): Elmwood Primary Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 16.3:1).
Peru Community Schools also operates Peru Jr/Sr High School (814 students) and Blair Pointe Upper Elementary (574 students) alongside Elmwood Primary Learning Center.
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 Elmwood Primary Learning Center compares
Elmwood Primary Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Indiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 82.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Elmwood Primary Learning Center is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peru Community Schools, which includes Elmwood Primary Learning Center.
$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 Elmwood Primary Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blair Pointe Upper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Primary Learning Center'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
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Peru
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~442 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Primary Learning Center
How many students attend Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peru, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Primary Learning Center is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
64.1% of students at Elmwood Primary Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Primary Learning Center is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Peru, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Elmwood Primary Learning Center rank among schools in Peru?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Primary Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Peru on the city page.
Is Elmwood Primary Learning Center a good school?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Elmwood Primary Learning Center, Peru Community Schools also operates Peru Jr/Sr High School (814 students) and Blair Pointe Upper Elementary (574 students). See the Peru Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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