Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Petersburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Petersburg Elementary School serves the entire Petersburg, IN school district, encompassing an area of approximately 341.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Petersburg Elementary School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Students to Succeed
School Rankings
Petersburg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petersburg Elementary School is 0.12, which is less 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
#1041 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petersburg Elementary School's ranking?
Petersburg Elementary School is ranked #1041 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Petersburg Elementary School often compared to?
Petersburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winslow Elementary School, Ireland Elementary School, Otwell Miller Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Petersburg Elementary School?
460 students attend Petersburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Petersburg Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Petersburg Elementary School?
Petersburg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Petersburg Elementary School offer ?
Petersburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Petersburg Elementary School part of?
Petersburg Elementary School is part of Pike County School Corp School District.
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