- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Pipe Creek Elementary School shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 180609002318 · Peru, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 18.1:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Maconaquah Elementary School (563 students)
Pipe Creek Elementary School shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Pipe Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maconaquah Ele
Maconaquah Elementary School
563 students
- Maconaquah Hig
Maconaquah High School
550 students
- Maconaquah Mid
Maconaquah Middle School
407 students
- This school
Pipe Creek Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Pipe Creek Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pipe Creek Elementary School compares
Pipe Creek 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,709
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
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.
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
District finance for Maconaquah School Corp reports $12,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.