Peru Community Schools School District

The Peru Community Schools School District is located in Peru, IN and includes 5 schools that serve 2,323 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Peru Community Schools School District spends $7,754 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Peru Community Schools School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IN state average being 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Peru Community Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Peru Community Schools School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Peru Community Schools School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.