Perry Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Perry Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
351 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Perry Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
14%
12%

Hispanic
39%
56%

Black
17%
5%

White
13%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
16%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Perry Elementary School?
351 students attend Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Perry Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Elementary School?
Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Perry Elementary School offer ?
Perry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Perry Elementary School part of?
Perry Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Perry Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of Filipino American History Month
October 01, 2023 (Sunday)
First Day of American Indian Heritage Month
November 01, 2023 (Wednesday)
First Day of Black History Month
February 01, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Women's History Month
March 01, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
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