Pierceton Elementary School

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

386

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pierceton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	24
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
349 (90.4 %)
Hispanic
24 (6.2 %)
Two or More
11 (2.8 %)
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:	Whitko Community School Corp
Phone:	(574)594-2210
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 27

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 53