- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Peru, NY
Peru Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Peru Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362283006690
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peru Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Peru · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Peru Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peru Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Peru, NY.
School address
District: Peru Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362283006690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Peru Middle School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 362283006690 · Peru, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 9.9:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Peru Elementary School (832 students)
Peru Middle School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Peru Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peru Elementar
Peru Elementary School
832 students
- Peru High Scho
Peru High School
555 students
- This school
Peru Middle School
406 students
What this shows Peru Middle School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peru Middle School compares
Peru Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$26,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Peru Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Peru Central School District reports $26,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peru Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peru High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peru Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peru Middle School
How many students attend Peru Middle School?
Peru Middle School has 406 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Peru, NY. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peru Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peru Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Peru Middle School?
41.7% of students at Peru Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peru Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Peru Middle School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Peru, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peru Middle School?
Peru Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Peru?
By Resource Investment Index, Peru Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Peru, NY. 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 Central School District?
Besides Peru Middle School, Peru Central School District also operates Peru Elementary School (832 students) and Peru High School (555 students). See the Peru Central School District district page for the complete list.