Perry Elementary School

50 Olin Ave
Perry, NY 14530
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Perry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Perry Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Perry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#2256 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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47%
55%
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58%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
91%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perry Elementary School's ranking?
Perry Elementary School is ranked #2256 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Perry Elementary School often compared to?
Perry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Letchworth Elementary School, Warsaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Perry Elementary School?
437 students attend Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Perry Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Elementary School?
Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Perry Elementary School offer ?
Perry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry Elementary School part of?
Perry Elementary School is part of Perry Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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