Total enrollment
966
+55 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Peru ESD 124
Illinois · 966 students · 1 city
Peru ESD 124 runs 2 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment near 966 (1 elementary and 1 middle).
4-year change in Peru ESD 124
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Peru ESD 124 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 966 | #356 of 508 | #7,077 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 2 | #482 of 508 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #251 of 506 | #3,396 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.7% | #161 of 456 | #3,377 of 8,164 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Peru ESD 124
Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 914 to 966 students (up 6%) and from 67 to 73 full-time teachers (up 9%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Elem School | Peru | Elementary | PK-04 | 594 |
| Parkside Middle School | Peru | Middle | 05-08 | 372 |
About Peru ESD 124
As a sparse district in Illinois, Peru ESD 124 hosts 966 students across 2 schools.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Peru ESD 124 is made up of 1 elementary and 1 middle.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 966 students, increased 6% from the 911 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Peru ESD 124 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.