Serving 734 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 39%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Perry Central Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Leopold, IN, covering approximately 341.9 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.8 miles away.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Perry Central Elementary School's student population of 734 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Perry Central Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Central Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Central Elementary School's ranking?
Perry Central Elementary School is ranked #294 out of 1,743 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 39% 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?
734 students attend Perry Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Perry Central Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry Central Elementary School?
Perry Central Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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.
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