Pipe Creek Elementary School

3036 W 400 S
Peru, IN 46970
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pipe Creek Elementary School serves 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pipe Creek Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
355 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pipe Creek Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pipe Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pipe Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pipe Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pipe Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pipe Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Pipe Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pipe Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pipe Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pipe Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Pipe Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Primary Learning Center, Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pipe Creek Elementary School?
355 students attend Pipe Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pipe Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pipe Creek Elementary School?
Pipe Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pipe Creek Elementary School offer ?
Pipe Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Pipe Creek Elementary School part of?
Pipe Creek Elementary School is part of Maconaquah School Corp School District.

School Reviews

1   12/6/2016
Pipe creek elementaryschool ,depends on what teacher you have. Not enough surpvision. Lack of listening to students who witness bullying.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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