Perry Elementary School

2770 E Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Perry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Perry Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
393 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Perry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1692 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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51%
50%
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55%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
19%
17%
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White
62%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perry Elementary School's ranking?
Perry Elementary School is ranked #1692 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Perry Elementary School often compared to?
Perry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Elementary School, Maplewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Perry Elementary School?
393 students attend Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Perry Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Elementary School?
Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Perry Elementary School offer ?
Perry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Perry Elementary School part of?
Perry Elementary School is part of Perry Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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