Pipe Creek Elementary School

363 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Pipe Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Peru, Indiana, serving students within the Peru Community Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth while emphasizing the development of strong character and social skills among its elementary-aged students. It serves as a central hub for the local rural community, focusing on foundational learning and providing a structured, nurturing setting for children in the surrounding area.

The school is committed to preparing students for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and community engagement, Pipe Creek Elementary strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. Its location in a smaller school district allows for a tight-knit school culture, where staff and parents work closely together to address the unique needs of their student population.

363

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pipe Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	33
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	20

White
293 (80.7%)
Hispanic
33 (9.1%)
Two or More
20 (5.5%)
Black
16 (4.4%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Maconaquah School Corp
Phone:	(765)473-3121
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
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

Pre-Kindergarten 81

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 137