Perry Elementary

Summary:

Perry Elementary is a public elementary school in Perry, Iowa, serving 815 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Perry Community School District, which is ranked 206 out of 311 districts in the state.

While Perry Elementary has a diverse student population, with 45.64% Hispanic and 43.44% White students, its academic performance has been mixed compared to the state average. In 2022-2023, 4th and 5th-grade students performed above the state average in English Language Arts and Math, but 3rd-grade students fell below. The school also has a high percentage of students (41.6% to 59.63%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Meadow View Elementary and Woodward-Granger Elementary, which have rates ranging from 7.96% to 41.01%. However, Perry Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.7 to 12.7, lower than the nearby schools.

While Perry Elementary has shown some improvement in test scores over the past few years, its overall ranking among Iowa elementary schools has fluctuated, ranging from 200 out of 565 schools in 2022-2023 to as low as 584 out of 624 schools in 2012-2013. The school's diverse student population may present both challenges and opportunities, and continued efforts to address the needs of all students and implement effective instructional strategies could help Perry Elementary continue to progress and better serve its community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220

(515) 465-5656

District: Perry Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,186

Students who attend Perry Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Perry Middle School
High:	Perry High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 815

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.6%

White:

43.4%

African American:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Perry Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.03. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry Elementary is $14,186.

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Rank History for Perry Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	21.91	558^th	626	10.9%
2013	11.56	584^th	624	6.4%
2014	15.87	540^th	603	10.4%
2015	24.08	512^th	616	16.9%
2016	25.54	496^th	599	17.2%
2017	30.62	452^nd	574	21.3%
2018	34.97	423^rd	567	25.4%
2019	30.35	467^th	603	22.6%
2021	36.60	409^th	567	27.9%
2022	57.43	267^th	574	53.5%
2023	65.03	200^th	565	64.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Perry Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	856	9	1	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	895
1994	818	8	10	54	3	n/a	n/a	0	893
1995	789	9	14	120	7	n/a	n/a	0	939
1996	789	9	14	120	7	n/a	n/a	0	939
1997	712	13	7	137	3	n/a	n/a	0	872
1998	644	14	14	180	6	n/a	n/a	0	858
1999	623	12	8	216	1	n/a	n/a	0	860
2000	630	7	8	259	0	n/a	n/a	-35	869
2001	588	10	13	284	0	n/a	n/a	0	895
2002	466	10	12	304	0	n/a	n/a	0	792
2003	466	10	12	304	0	n/a	n/a	0	792
2004	455	5	12	330	0	n/a	n/a	0	802
2005	442	10	8	359	1	n/a	n/a	0	820
2006	419	6	8	384	0	n/a	n/a	0	817
2007	434	14	8	381	1	n/a	n/a	0	838
2008	469	10	6	429	1	n/a	n/a	0	915
2009	444	18	10	436	3	n/a	n/a	0	911
2010	421	11	5	401	4	0	1	0	843
2011	418	18	3	433	3	0	8	0	883
2012	367	17	4	390	1	1	10	0	790
2013	359	13	4	409	4	1	17	0	807
2014	345	22	6	377	5	1	17	0	773
2015	334	27	5	388	5	1	15	0	775
2016	322	28	10	381	1	0	16	0	758
2017	342	25	9	396	2	0	15	0	789
2018	341	26	10	352	3	0	13	0	745
2019	345	37	13	333	1	0	12	0	741
2020	348	36	13	324	3	0	16	0	740
2021	347	36	15	351	2	0	20	0	771
2022	363	39	14	354	6	0	22	0	798
2023	354	36	16	372	5	4	28	0	815

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perry Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	895	54.0	16.6	27.9
1994	893	58.1	15.4	26.7
1995	939	59.6	15.8	31.7
1996	939	59.6	15.8	31.7
1997	872	62.0	14.1	32.5
1998	858	64.1	13.4	35.7
1999	860	62.8	13.7	47.7
2000	869	60.2	14.4	50.2
2001	895	64.4	13.9	49.6
2002	792	62.6	12.7	60.6
2003	792	62.6	12.7	60.6
2004	802	68.7	11.7	62.5
2005	820	67.2	12.2	61.2
2006	817	69.2	11.8	64.3
2007	838	70.1	12.0	66
2008	915	69.5	13.2	66.2
2009	911	68.8	13.2	65
2010	843	70.0	12.0	74.9
2011	883	64.5	13.6	69.4
2012	790	60.0	13.1	67.7
2013	807	59.5	13.5	71.9
2014	773	62.5	12.3	n/a
2015	775	66.0	11.7	80.5
2016	758	64.0	11.8	79.4
2017	789	59.7	13.2	71.6
2018	745	60.1	12.3	72.9
2019	741	59.6	12.4	73.1
2020	740	60.6	12.2	70.1
2021	771	60.6	12.7	55.4
2022	798	67.4	11.8	41.6
2023	815	69.3	11.7	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Perry Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	895	54.0	16.6	27.9
1994	893	58.1	15.4	26.7
1995	939	59.6	15.8	31.7
1996	939	59.6	15.8	31.7
1997	872	62.0	14.1	32.5
1998	858	64.1	13.4	35.7
1999	860	62.8	13.7	47.7
2000	869	60.2	14.4	50.2
2001	895	64.4	13.9	49.6
2002	792	62.6	12.7	60.6
2003	792	62.6	12.7	60.6
2004	802	68.7	11.7	62.5
2005	820	67.2	12.2	61.2
2006	817	69.2	11.8	64.3
2007	838	70.1	12.0	66
2008	915	69.5	13.2	66.2
2009	911	68.8	13.2	65
2010	843	70.0	12.0	74.9
2011	883	64.5	13.6	69.4
2012	790	60.0	13.1	67.7
2013	807	59.5	13.5	71.9
2014	773	62.5	12.3	n/a
2015	775	66.0	11.7	80.5
2016	758	64.0	11.8	79.4
2017	789	59.7	13.2	71.6
2018	745	60.1	12.3	72.9
2019	741	59.6	12.4	73.1
2020	740	60.6	12.2	70.1
2021	771	60.6	12.7	55.4
2022	798	67.4	11.8	41.6
2023	815	69.3	11.7	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Perry Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,043 (7.4%)	$13,142 (92.6%)	$14,186

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 467^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 200^th of 565 Elementary schools	42%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary)	46.3	54.4	8.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Community School District)	46.3	54.4	8.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Perry Elementary)	63.9	71.4	7.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Perry Community School District)	63.9	71.4	7.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary)	60.6	85.6	25%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Community School District)	60.6	85.6	25%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Perry Elementary)	67.9	85.6	17.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Perry Community School District)	67.9	85.6	17.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary)	58.2	87.6	29.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Community School District)	58.2	87.6	29.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Perry Elementary)	68	79	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Perry Community School District)	68	79	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	741	815	10%
African American	37	36	2.7%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	13	16	23.1%
Hispanic	333	372	11.7%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	345	354	2.6%
Two or More Races	12	28	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.1%	59.6%	13.5%

Schools Near Perry Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Perry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 8th Street	Perry	50220	Dallas County	Perry Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 465-5656	815	69	11.7	59.6%	354 (43.4%)	36 (4.4%)	372 (45.6%)	16 (2.0%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	28 (3.4%)								(n/a)								$14,186	$1,043	$13,142
Dallas Center Elementary	Public	K-4	1205 13th St	Dallas Center	50063	Dallas County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 992-3838	199	17	11.4	24.6%	187 (94.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	72.6	129^th of 557 public elementary schools	76.8%		55.6	281^st of 565 public elementary schools	50.3%	152	75.6	82.1		75.6	92.3			$13,581	$653	$12,928
Ogden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	313 W Sycamore	Ogden	50212	Boone County	Ogden Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 275-2795	321	23	13.6	24.9%	304 (94.7%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)	90.4	12^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.8%		84.7	41^st of 565 public elementary schools	92.7%	29	85.7	93.2	83.7	93.9	93.2	93.9	79.6	$10,746	$419	$10,328
Madrid Elementary School	Public	K-5	213 W 1st St	Madrid	50156	Boone County	Madrid Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 795-3240	293	23	12.5	27.6%	266 (90.8%)	2 (0.7%)	16 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	67.4	183^rd of 557 public elementary schools	67.1%		59.7	251^st of 565 public elementary schools	55.6%	68	66.7	73.5	79.2	90.5	69.4	81.1	71.7	$12,281	$362	$11,919
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-1	2200 State Street	Granger	50109	Dallas County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 999-8058	275	13	21.6	17.8%	259 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)								(n/a)
Woodward-Granger Elementary School	Public	2-5	2002 Oak Street	Granger	50109	Dallas County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 999-2357	349	24	14.6	24.1%	320 (91.7%)	4 (1.1%)	17 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	84.1	43^rd of 557 public elementary schools	92.3%		82.8	60^th of 565 public elementary schools	89.4%	17	81.9	89.2	79.6	92.6	90.4	83.7	73.5	$16,809	$855	$15,954
Adel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1608 Grove St.	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 993-4285	393	29	13.5	16.5%	362 (92.1%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.3%)								(n/a)								$11,491	$454	$11,038
Meadow View Elementary	Public	2-4	1300 S. 15th Street	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 993-4283	520	37	14.0	18.8%	464 (89.2%)	3 (0.6%)	29 (5.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	76.4	99^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.2%		83	56^th of 565 public elementary schools	90.1%	43	73.7	87.1		82.3	85.4
Panorama Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Panther Drive	Panora	50216	Guthrie County	Panorama Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 755-2021	317	25	12.8	41.0%	300 (94.6%)	4 (1.3%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	38.9	395^th of 557 public elementary schools	29.1%		48.7	335^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.7%	60	57.8	66.7	66.0	73.3	68.9	59.6	57.4	$13,546	$512	$13,034
North Ridge Elementary	Public	K-4	400 NW 27th St	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-5674	427	29	14.8	8.0%	377 (88.3%)	10 (2.3%)	16 (3.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)								(n/a)								$10,773	$324	$10,450

Frequently Asked Questions about Perry Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Perry Elementary?

Students at Perry Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 43% White, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Perry Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 815 students attended Perry Elementary.

What district is Perry Elementary in?

Perry Community School District

What schools do graduates of Perry Elementary attend?

Students who attend Perry Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Perry Middle School
High : Perry High School

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