Peru ESD 124
966 Students
2 Schools
District Overview
Located at 1800 Church St in Peru, Illinois, Peru Elementary School District 124 serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. Operating as an active, traditional public school district within a distant town setting in the broader Ottawa region, the district is dedicated entirely to primary and middle school education. Across its two operational facilities, Peru ESD 124 provides comprehensive academic programming spanning from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, offering a structured environment tailored to young learners before they transition to high school.
During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 966 children across its elementary and middle school grades. To support student achievement and well-being, Peru ESD 124 maintains a robust staffing model comprising 328 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 146 dedicated teachers, 26 instructional aides, and 156 support personnel who work collaboratively to deliver personalized guidance and maintain daily operations. Families, educators, and researchers looking to learn more about the district's offerings can visit their administrative headquarters in Peru or access official resources online at perued.net.
During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 966 children across its elementary and middle school grades. To support student achievement and well-being, Peru ESD 124 maintains a robust staffing model comprising 328 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 146 dedicated teachers, 26 instructional aides, and 156 support personnel who work collaboratively to deliver personalized guidance and maintain daily operations. Families, educators, and researchers looking to learn more about the district's offerings can visit their administrative headquarters in Peru or access official resources online at perued.net.
2
Total Schools
966
Total Students
146.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 639 |
| Hispanic | 215 |
| Black | 28 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More | 68 |
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White639 (66.1%)
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Hispanic215 (22.3%)
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Two or More68 (7.0%)
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Black28 (2.9%)
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Asian16 (1.7%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 2 |
| Students: | 966* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 146.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.6 |
Schools in Peru ESD 124
Found 2 Schools
594 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
372 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th