Perry Elementary School serves 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Attendance Zone: Perry Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Zanesville, OH school district, encompassing approximately 191.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 9.7 miles, reaching up to 14.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perry Elementary School's student population of 187 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Motto
Proud of Our Past, Providing for Our Future
School Rankings
The diversity score of Perry Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Perry Elementary School often compared to?
Perry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Concord Elementary School, Nashport Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Perry Elementary School?
187 students attend Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Perry Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry Elementary School?
Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Perry Elementary School offer ?
Perry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry Elementary School part of?
Perry Elementary School is part of East Muskingum Local School District.
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