For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,830 students in Peru Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Peru Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,830 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Peru Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.4%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
83%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,257 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,703 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,257
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,703
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Peru Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Blair Pike
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-4741
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-4741
Gr: 3-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Peru Jr/sr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Broadway
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-3301
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-3301
Gr: 7-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
515 N Wayne St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7335
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7335
Gr: PK-2 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peru Community Schools?
Peru Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,830 students.
What is the rank of Peru Community Schools?
Peru Community Schools is ranked #190 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Peru Community Schools?
83% of Peru Community Schools students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peru Community Schools?
Peru Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Peru Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,703 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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