Peifer Elementary School

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

471

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peifer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	112
Black	55
Asian	12
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
268 (56.9 %)
Hispanic
112 (23.8 %)
Black
55 (11.7 %)
Two or More
23 (4.9 %)
Asian
12 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Lake Central School Corporation
Phone:	(219)322-5335
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 102