Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Peifer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peifer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Peifer Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Peifer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peifer Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
13%
13%
White
54%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #351 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Peifer Elementary School?
444 students attend Peifer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Peifer Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peifer Elementary School?
Peifer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peifer Elementary School offer ?
Peifer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
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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