Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Perryville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Perryville Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Perryville, AR, encompassing approximately 400.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 31.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perryville Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perryville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perryville Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perryville Elementary School's ranking?
Perryville Elementary School is ranked #366 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Perryville Elementary School?
464 students attend Perryville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Perryville Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perryville Elementary School?
Perryville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perryville Elementary School offer ?
Perryville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perryville Elementary School part of?
Perryville Elementary School is part of Perryville School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My kids go to P.E.S and both of them love it. They sometimes have lame field trips, but overall it is great academically. Also the teachers are pretty friendly. I wish more of the parents were more involved.
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