Peifer Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Schererville, Indiana 46375 · Lake Central School Corporation
#85 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#6497 of 50,301 nationally
About Peifer Elementary School
Peifer Elementary School is a public elementary located in Schererville, in the Lake Central School Corporation school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 420 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 85th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 420.
There are 4 schools in Schererville; Peifer Elementary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Peifer Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Peifer Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Homan Elementary School
Schererville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
472 students · 1.2 km away
James H Watson Elementary School
Schererville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
660 students · 2.5 km away
Michael Grimmer Middle School
Schererville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
814 students · 2.5 km away
Lake Central High School
Saint John · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,926 students · 4.2 km away
Kolling Elementary School
Saint John · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
529 students · 4.5 km away
Hal E Clark Middle School
Saint John · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,032 students · 4.6 km away
Beiriger Elementary School
Griffith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students · 4.7 km away
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Griffith · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,112 students · 4.8 km away
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Griffith · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
477 students · 4.9 km away
Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Merrillville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
565 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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420 students
Eel River Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
Brentwood Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
Levan R Scott Academy
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
Tzouanakis Intermediate School
Greencastle · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
419 students
Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School
Osgood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
421 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Peifer Elementary School a good school?
Peifer Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #85 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Peifer Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Peifer Elementary School ranks #85 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #6497 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Peifer Elementary School?
Peifer Elementary School had 420 students in 2025.
Is Peifer Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Peifer Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Peifer Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Peifer Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.