Elmwood Primary Learning Center serves 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elmwood Primary Learning Center's student population of 421 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elmwood Primary Learning Center is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elmwood Primary Learning Center often compared to?
Elmwood Primary Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Maconaquah Elementary School, Pipe Creek Elementary School, North Miami Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
421 students attend Elmwood Primary Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Elmwood Primary Learning Center students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmwood Primary Learning Center?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elmwood Primary Learning Center offer ?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Elmwood Primary Learning Center part of?
Elmwood Primary Learning Center is part of Peru Community Schools School District.
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