PEIFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Peifer Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lake Central School Corporation school district, located in Schererville, IN with about 431 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Peifer Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Peifer Elementary School, located in Schererville, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Lake Central School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills while integrating technology to prepare students for future learning. As part of a highly-regarded district, Peifer is dedicated to maintaining high academic standards and providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development.
Beyond its focus on academics, Peifer Elementary plays an active role in the Schererville community by encouraging parent involvement and hosting various school-wide initiatives. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs and activities that allow students to explore interests in the arts, athletics, and leadership. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to succeed and contribute to their community.
For more information, contact Peifer Elementary School at (219) 322-5335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Schererville, IN 46375-2260
(219) 322-5335
PEIFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Schererville, IN with about 431 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lake Central School Corporation
- Total Students:
- 431
- Teachers:
- 25.29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 431 students
- White
- 65.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.3%
- Black or African American
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.