- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peru, IN
Peru Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Peru Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180885001476
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peru Jr/Sr High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Peru · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Peru Jr/Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peru Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Peru, IN.
School address
District: Peru Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180885001476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Peru Jr/Sr High School held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 180885001476 · Peru, IN Other · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 16.3:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Blair Pointe Upper Elementary (574 students)
Peru Jr/Sr High School held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Peru Jr/Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Peru Jr/Sr High School
814 students
- Blair Pointe U
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
574 students
- Elmwood Primar
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
442 students
What this shows Peru Jr/Sr High School reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peru Jr/Sr High School compares
Peru Jr/Sr High School 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Indiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Peru Jr/Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Peru Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Pointe Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Primary Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peru Jr/Sr High School'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
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 (~814 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Peru Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Peru Jr/Sr High School?
Peru Jr/Sr High School has 814 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peru, IN. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 852 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peru Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peru Jr/Sr High School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peru Jr/Sr High School?
57.2% of students at Peru Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peru Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Peru Jr/Sr High School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Peru, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peru Jr/Sr High School?
Peru Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Peru Jr/Sr High School rank among schools in Peru?
By Resource Investment Index, Peru Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 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 Peru Jr/Sr High School, Peru Community Schools also operates Blair Pointe Upper Elementary (574 students) and Elmwood Primary Learning Center (442 students). See the Peru Community Schools district page for the complete list.