Perry Hill Elementary School

Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Perry Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : Perry Hill Elementary School serves the eastern part of Fort Wayne, IN, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perry Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Perry Hill Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Your future is our passion

School Rankings

Perry Hill 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 Hill Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#220 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

59%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

57%
41%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

White
80%
62%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.35

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
14.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perry Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Perry Hill Elementary School is ranked #220 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Perry Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Perry Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Perry Hill Elementary School?
545 students attend Perry Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Perry Hill Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry Hill Elementary School?
Perry Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perry Hill Elementary School offer ?
Perry Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry Hill Elementary School part of?
Perry Hill Elementary School is part of Northwest Allen County Schools.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : Perry Hill Elementary School serves the eastern part of Fort Wayne, IN, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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