Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Perry Elementary Early Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Perry East Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Perry, MI, covering approximately 71.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perry Elementary Early Learning Center's student population of 193 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
193 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perry Elementary Early Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Elementary Early Learning Center is 0.21, 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
#1338 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Elementary Early Learning Center's ranking?
Perry Elementary Early Learning Center is ranked #1338 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Perry Elementary Early Learning Center often compared to?
Perry Elementary Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Morrice Area Elementary School, Central School, Robert Kerr School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Perry Elementary Early Learning Center?
193 students attend Perry Elementary Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Perry Elementary Early Learning Center students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry Elementary Early Learning Center?
Perry Elementary Early Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Perry Elementary Early Learning Center offer ?
Perry Elementary Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Perry Elementary Early Learning Center part of?
Perry Elementary Early Learning Center is part of Perry School District.
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