Peifer Elementary School

Peifer Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-4
1824 Cline Ave,  Schererville, IN
Lake Central School Corporation
4.2
472 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Douglas Delaughter
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
56.9%
Hispanic
23.8%
Black
11.7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 8 Reviews
2.0 other
8/21/2025
There was a teacher who worked at this school by the name of Jordyn Attar. She was a terrible teacher towards my student and was always yelling and just mean. My child was not treated fairly by this lady, and my child did not like her as a teacher. Jordyn always picked on my child and singled her ou...
5.0 parent
7/26/2021
After handling the pandemic and eLearning schedules so professionally and safely, I can't give them anything less than 5 stars. The teachers were patient and kept the kids engaged with virtual learning. The staff is always courteous and cautious, and Mr. Delaughter is a fantastic principal who truly...
5.0 parent
9/17/2020
This is my daughter first year at Peifer. I love this school. I love how the principal comes out each morning to greet the students and parents. Even during this pandemic i feel they have did tremendous job on the students learning.
5.0 parent
11/3/2017
One of the best schools in the area

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Peifer Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in Schererville, IN, in the Schererville neighborhood, and is served by the Lake Central School Corporation in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 472 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Peifer Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $356,632. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hammond Baptist High School, Michael Grimmer Middle School, St Micheal Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Schererville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Peifer Elementary School.

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