- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Elmwood Primary Learning Center held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 180885001472 · Peru, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 15.2:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Peru Jr/Sr High School (814 students)
Elmwood Primary Learning Center held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Elmwood Primary Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peru Jr/Sr Hig
Peru Jr/Sr High School
814 students
- Blair Pointe U
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
574 students
- This school
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
442 students
What this shows Elmwood Primary Learning Center reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood Primary Learning Center compares
Elmwood Primary Learning Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Peru Community Schools reports $12,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~442 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.