PIERCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pierceton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Whitko Community School Corp school district, located in Pierceton, IN with about 347 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 17 teachers, Pierceton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Pierceton Elementary School, located at 434 S First St in Pierceton, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Whitko Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while nurturing their social and emotional well-being within a small-town atmosphere.
As a vital pillar of the Pierceton community, the school encourages strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. The facility serves as a hub for local youth development, providing necessary resources and extracurricular opportunities that promote both individual achievement and school spirit. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on the specific needs of the local population, Pierceton Elementary plays an essential role in shaping the foundational years of its students.
For more information, contact Pierceton Elementary School at (574) 594-2210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pierceton, IN 46562-0094
(574) 594-2210
PIERCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pierceton, IN with about 347 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Whitko Community School Corp
- Total Students:
- 347
- Teachers:
- 17
- 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 schoolwide 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 347 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PIERCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.