Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Peifer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peifer Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peifer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peifer Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
9%
13%
White
58%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peifer Elementary School's ranking?
Peifer Elementary School is ranked #630 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Peifer Elementary School often compared to?
Peifer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homan Elementary School, Homer Iddings Elementary School, Jonas E Salk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Peifer Elementary School?
472 students attend Peifer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Peifer Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peifer Elementary School?
Peifer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peifer Elementary School offer ?
Peifer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Peifer Elementary School part of?
Peifer Elementary School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.
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