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Enrollment
442
Elementary
DISTRICT 508 · STATE 436
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PERU COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 180885001472
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
515 N Wayne St, Peru, IN 46970 · (765) 473-7335 · Miami County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL442 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.0:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
207 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 3 | 1% |
| Kindergarten | 142 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 144 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 153 | 35% |
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Peru Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Elmwood Primary Learning Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Primary Learning Center this school | 442 | 46.8% | N/A |
| Central Elementary School Lawrenceburg | 438 | 44.1% | 46.6% |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch Vincennes | 413 | 45.5% | 42.9% |
| Southwood Elementary School Wabash | 458 | 49.3% | 51.8% |
| North Liberty School North Liberty | 474 | 50.0% | 44.6% |
| Westville Elementary School Westville | 499 | 43.9% | 37.0% |
Matched among Indiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Elmwood Primary Learning Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 442 | #506 of 1,079 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #527 of 991 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.7% | #640 of 996 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.8% | #666 of 1,058 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.3% | #512 of 597 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
442
+8 (+2%) vs 2020
+40% since 1990-91, when it was 315
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 15.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 442 | 29 | 15.2:1 | 47% (207) |
| 2023-24 | 431 | 28 | 15.4:1 | 69% (298) |
| 2022-23 | 421 | 29 | 14.5:1 | 68% (287) |
| 2020-21 | 434 | 29 | 15.0:1 | 65% (280) |
| 2017-18 | 457 | 28.5 | 16.1:1 | 60% (274) |
| 2015-16 | 533 | 24 | 22.2:1 | 72% (385) |
| 2010-11 | 535 | 27 | 19.8:1 | 66% (351) |
| 2000-01 | 267 | 17 | 15.7:1 | 46% (123) |
| 1990-91 | 315 | 15 | 21.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Elmwood Primary Learning Center.
About Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Among the schools in Peru, Indiana, is Elmwood Primary Learning Center, a mid-sized elementary school. The school covers pre-K through 2 and reported 442 students in 2024-25.
Enrollment across the 3 schools in Peru Community Schools totals 1,830 students.
By race and ethnicity, Elmwood Primary Learning Center is 83% White. The next largest groups are 9% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, and 3% Black. A diversity index of 31% means there is a 31% chance two randomly chosen students at Elmwood Primary Learning Center are from different groups.
Teacher count: 29 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 15.2:1. The ratio is within a point of the 15.5:1 average for elementary schools in Indiana. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 47% at Elmwood Primary Learning Center.
Census data for Miami County show median household income comes to about $61,139, about 16% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 12%. The county has 10 public schools and about 4,854 students.
Of the public schools around it, Elmwood Primary Learning Center is closest to Peru Jr/Sr High School, about 0.7 miles away. Elmwood Primary Learning Center has 2 other public schools within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Distant.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (434) to 2024-25 (442).
People who know Elmwood Primary Learning Center can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Miami County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
35,712
Census ACS
Median income
$61,139
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
4,854 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Peru Community Schools
- Peru Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 814 students
- Blair Pointe Upper ElementaryElementary · 574 students
Other schools in Peru
- Peru Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 814 students
- Blair Pointe Upper ElementaryElementary · 574 students
- Pipe Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 363 students
Nearby schools
- Peru Jr/Sr High School0.7 mi · 814
- Blair Pointe Upper Elementary1.3 mi · 574
- Pipe Creek Elementary School5.3 mi · 363
- Maconaquah Elementary School7.8 mi · 563
- Maconaquah Middle School7.9 mi · 407
- Maconaquah High School7.9 mi · 550
Frequently asked questions
About Elmwood Primary Learning CenterHow large is Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center enrolls approximately 442 students in grades PK-02.
Is Elmwood Primary Learning Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Elmwood Primary Learning Center is approximately 15.2:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
At Elmwood Primary Learning Center, the student body is approximately 83% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is Elmwood Primary Learning Center public or private?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by Peru Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.