Excellent
#38 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 2% in state
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Elementary School · Peru Community Schools · Peru, IN
A Peru Community Schools elementary school where students score 55 points above what's typical for similar communities.
515 N Wayne St, Peru, IN 46970
- Math 82% proficient (2011)
- Reading 87% proficient (2011)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elmwood Primary Learning Center score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 3-year record (2009–2011).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elmwood Primary Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,722
Median home value
$111,200
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46970; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Peru Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elmwood Primary Learning Center is listed in Peru Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Elmwood Primary Learning Center is a public elementary school in Peru, IN, part of Peru Community Schools, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmwood Primary Learning Center
What grades does Elmwood Primary Learning Center serve?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Primary Learning Center is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmwood Primary Learning Center rank in IN?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center ranks #38 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Elmwood Primary Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmwood Primary Learning Center has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Elmwood Primary Learning Center a charter school?
No, Elmwood Primary Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elmwood Primary Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Elmwood Primary Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
69.1% of students at Elmwood Primary Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Miami County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (765) 473-7335
- Area population (ZIP 46970)
- 23,129
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46970; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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