PERU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.perucsd.org

866 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peru Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located at 116 Pleasant Street in Peru, New York. Serving as a central part of the Peru Central School District, 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 offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while addressing their social and emotional developmental needs.

The school functions under the broader umbrella of the Peru Central School District, which prioritizes a collaborative approach between educators, families, and the local community. Through its official website, http://www.perucsd.org, the district provides resources for parents and students, including information on academic programming, extracurricular opportunities, and school policies. As a cornerstone of the local community, Peru Elementary reflects the district’s commitment to providing a high-quality education in a nurturing environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

866

Total Students

84.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	811
Hispanic	16
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
811 (93.6 %)
Two or More
28 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
16 (1.8 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	PERU CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)643-6100
Website:	http://www.perucsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	866
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 71

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 136

Ungraded 4