Enrollment
814
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peru Jr/Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peru Jr/Sr High School
Peru Jr/Sr High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Peru, Indiana, enrolling 814 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 814 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.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #152.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 204 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 814 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Peru's public schools, it stands alongside Elmwood Primary Learning Center (442 students): Peru Jr/Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 15.2:1).
Peru Community Schools also operates Blair Pointe Upper Elementary (574 students) and Elmwood Primary Learning Center (442 students) alongside Peru Jr/Sr High School.
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 Peru Jr/Sr High School compares
Peru Jr/Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peru Community Schools, which includes Peru Jr/Sr High School.
$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 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
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~814 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Peru on the city page.
Is Peru Jr/Sr High School a good school?
Peru Jr/Sr High School earns 41/100 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 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.
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