Elmwood Primary Learning Center

515 N Wayne St
Peru, IN 46970
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 78%).
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 (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 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 declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
481 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (IN)
(11-12)
80-84%
80%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elmwood Primary Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
85-89%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elmwood Primary Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Elmwood Primary Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Elmwood Primary Learning Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elmwood Primary Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Elmwood Primary Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
86%
65%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Elmwood Primary Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Elmwood Primary Learning Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Elmwood Primary Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Elmwood Primary Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elmwood Primary Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elmwood Primary Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Elmwood Primary Learning Center often compared to?
Elmwood Primary Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Maconaquah Elementary School, Pipe Creek Elementary School, North Miami Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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