- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schererville, IN
Peifer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Peifer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180545000986
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peifer Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Schererville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Peifer Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peifer Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Schererville, IN.
School address
District: Lake Central School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180545000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Peifer Elementary School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 180545000986 · Schererville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 14.5:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Central High School (2,926 students)
Peifer Elementary School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Peifer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Central H
Lake Central High School
2,926 students
- Hal E Clark Mi 1,032
Hal E Clark Middle School
1,032 students
- Kahler Middle 971
Kahler Middle School
971 students
- Michael Grimme 814
Michael Grimmer Middle School
814 students
- James H Watson 660
James H Watson Elementary School
660 students
- This school 420
Peifer Elementary School
420 students
What this shows Peifer Elementary School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peifer Elementary School compares
Peifer Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 31% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Indiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,793
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Peifer Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Central School Corporation reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peifer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hal E Clark Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kahler Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michael Grimmer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James H Watson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peifer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Schererville
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peifer Elementary School
How many students attend Peifer Elementary School?
Peifer Elementary School has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schererville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peifer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peifer Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 Peifer Elementary School?
34.2% of students at Peifer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peifer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Peifer Elementary School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Schererville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peifer Elementary School?
Peifer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peifer Elementary School rank among schools in Schererville?
By Resource Investment Index, Peifer Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Schererville, 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 Lake Central School Corporation?
Besides Peifer Elementary School, Lake Central School Corporation also operates Lake Central High School (2,926 students), Hal E Clark Middle School (1,032 students), and Kahler Middle School (971 students). See the Lake Central School Corporation district page for the complete list.