Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
90%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Peru Early Childhood Lrn Center?
195 students attend South Peru Early Childhood Lrn Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of South Peru Early Childhood Lrn Center students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Peru Early Childhood Lrn Center?
South Peru Early Childhood Lrn Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Peru Early Childhood Lrn Center offer ?
South Peru Early Childhood Lrn Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is South Peru Early Childhood Lrn Center part of?
South Peru Early Childhood Lrn Center is part of Peru Community Schools School District.
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