Perry Central Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Leopold, Indiana. It formed in 1962 as a consolidation of Leopold High School, Oil Township High School, and Tobinsport High School. Initially the Oil Township High building was used for the consolidated school.
Serving 722 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Perry Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Perry Central Elementary School's student population of 722 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Perry Central Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Central Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Central Elementary School's ranking?
Perry Central Elementary School is ranked #271 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Perry Central Elementary School often compared to?
Perry Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Tell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Perry Central Elementary School?
722 students attend Perry Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Perry Central Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Central Elementary School?
Perry Central Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perry Central Elementary School offer ?
Perry Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry Central Elementary School part of?
Perry Central Elementary School is part of Perry Central Com Schools Corp School District.
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