Elmwood Primary Learning Center serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 78%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elmwood Primary Learning Center's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
481 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Elmwood Primary Learning Center is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
80%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
5%
14%

Black
3%
13%

White
86%
65%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
481 students attend Elmwood Primary Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Elmwood Primary Learning Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elmwood Primary Learning Center offer ?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Elmwood Primary Learning Center part of?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center is part of Peru Community Schools School District.
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