Elmwood Primary Learning Center

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Elmwood Primary Learning Center, located in Peru, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Peru Community Schools district. The school is specifically designed to support the early developmental years of students, typically focusing on pre-kindergarten and early elementary education. By prioritizing a nurturing and structured environment, the center aims to build a strong academic and social base for children as they transition into their primary schooling years.

The facility’s mission centers on fostering early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth through age-appropriate curriculum and classroom instruction. As part of the local community, Elmwood Primary Learning Center works closely with families to ensure that young learners receive the individual attention necessary to meet developmental milestones. Its focus on the "primary" stage of education reflects a commitment to preparing students for future academic success by creating a positive first impression of the school experience.

421

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	15
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	34
American Indian	6

White
354 (84.1 %)
Two or More
34 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.6 %)
Black
10 (2.4 %)
American Indian
6 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peru Community Schools
Phone:	(765)473-7335
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 157

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 130