Perry Central Elementary School
Perry Central Elementary School serves 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Perry Central Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Perry Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Perry Central Elementary School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 695 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Perry Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Perry Central Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #274 out of 1762 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 97% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Perry Central Com Schools Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Perry Central Elementary School is Perry Central Junior Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is William Tell Elementary School (13.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Leopold Perry Central Junior Senior High School Math: 56% | Reading: 67%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 555 students10
0.0 miles
18677 Old Sr 37
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5121 0 7-12 555 - Tell City William Tell Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 71%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 769 students10
13.0 miles
1235 31st St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-9727 13 K-6 769 - Tell City Tell City Junior Senior High School Math: 68% | Reading: 70%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 653 students10
14.0 miles
900 12th St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3131 14 7-12 653 - Eckerty West Crawford Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 261 students10
15.2 miles
5600 W Patoka School Rd
Eckerty, IN 47116
(812) 338-2916 15.2 PK-5 261 - Leavenworth South Crawford Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 174 students10
15.7 miles
346 E Sr 62
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 739-2210 15.7 PK-5 174
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