Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheatley Elementary serves the northwest part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School's student population of 427 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
427 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Perry Elementary empowers and advocates for lifelong learning in a safe and equitable environment.
School Rankings
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1222 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School is ranked #1222 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School?
427 students attend Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School?
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School offer ?
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School part of?
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School located?
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School is located in the California neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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