Enrollment
363
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peru, IN
Pipe Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pipe Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180609002318
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pipe Creek Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Peru · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pipe Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pipe Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Peru, IN.
School address
District: Maconaquah School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180609002318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pipe Creek Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pipe Creek Elementary School
Pipe Creek Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Peru, Indiana, enrolling 363 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 363 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 392 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #220.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Peru's public schools, it stands alongside Peru Jr/Sr High School (814 students): Pipe Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 16.3:1).
Maconaquah School Corp also operates Maconaquah Elementary School (563 students) and Maconaquah High School (550 students) alongside Pipe Creek Elementary 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 Pipe Creek Elementary School compares
Pipe Creek Elementary 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Indiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$11,633
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Pipe Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maconaquah School Corp, which includes Pipe Creek Elementary School.
$11,633
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 65.4%
Federal 13.0%
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 Pipe Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maconaquah Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maconaquah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maconaquah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pipe Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~363 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pipe Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Pipe Creek Elementary School?
Pipe Creek Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peru, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pipe Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pipe Creek Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pipe Creek Elementary School?
61.1% of students at Pipe Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pipe Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pipe Creek Elementary School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Peru, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pipe Creek Elementary School?
Pipe Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pipe Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Peru?
By Resource Investment Index, Pipe Creek Elementary School ranks #1 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 Pipe Creek Elementary School a good school?
Pipe Creek Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. 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 Maconaquah School Corp?
Besides Pipe Creek Elementary School, Maconaquah School Corp also operates Maconaquah Elementary School (563 students), Maconaquah High School (550 students), and Maconaquah Middle School (407 students). See the Maconaquah School Corp district page for the complete list.
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