Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Perry Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perry Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perry Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1043 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Elementary School's ranking?
Perry Elementary School is ranked #1043 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Perry Elementary School?
342 students attend Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Perry Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Elementary School?
Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
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 Hamburg Area SD School District.
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