Perry Central Elementary School

Summary:

Perry Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Leopold, Indiana, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 703. The school is part of the North Spencer County School Corp district, which is ranked 80 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perry Central Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels, with 52.07% of students proficient or better in ELA and 61.24% in Math, compared to the state averages of 38.6% and 52.4%, respectively. The school's racial makeup is significantly less diverse than the surrounding schools, with 96.44% of students identifying as white. While the school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 31.99% in 2021-2022 to 43.1% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as David Turnham Education Center, Pine Ridge Elementary School, and West Crawford Elementary School, Perry Central Elementary School generally outperforms them in academic achievement, particularly in Math. The school has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, a testament to its effectiveness in educating its students. However, the school's lack of racial diversity and fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates are areas that could be addressed to further improve the educational experience for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 18677 Old SR 37
       Leopold, IN  47551


(812) 843-5122

District: Perry Central Com Schools Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
210th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,636 Help


Students who attend Perry Central Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  703

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.4%
Two or more races:
2.7%
Hispanic:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.1% Help


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Compare Details Perry Central Elementary School ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.4%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry Central Elementary School is 20.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry Central Elementary School is $8,636.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Perry Central Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Perry Central Com Schools Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Central Com Schools Corp 65th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Perry Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.49 229th 326 29.8%
2005 33.35 745th 959 22.3%
2006 58.45 426th 961 55.7%
2007 71.09 267th 985 72.9%
2008 69.23 283rd 996 71.6%
2009 60.86 431st 1003 57.0%
2010 67.37 340th 1009 66.3%
2011 71.07 277th 1025 73.0%
2012 60.96 437th 1015 56.9%
2013 60.44 472nd 1035 54.4%
2014 65.60 389th 1036 62.5%
2015 77.75 171st 1040 83.6%
2016 78.87 172nd 1046 83.6%
2017 83.28 124th 1033 88.0%
2018 77.58 193rd 1027 81.2%
2019 71.61 275th 1031 73.3%
2021 69.30 309th 1016 69.6%
2022 75.76 220th 1020 78.4%
2023 73.86 247th 1016 75.7%
2024 77.24 210th 1010 79.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Perry Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 622 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1989 609 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1990 612 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1991 708 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1992 680 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1993 692 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1994 678 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1995 677 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 677 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 688 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1998 683 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1999 676 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2000 660 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2001 623 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2002 635 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2003 635 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2004 643 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2005 598 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2006 606 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2007 602 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 1 610
2008 590 0 1 3 4 n/a n/a 4 602
2009 612 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 8 627
2010 607 0 4 4 2 n/a n/a 12 629
2011 628 0 1 4 0 0 10 0 643
2012 635 2 1 4 0 0 9 0 651
2013 635 1 0 6 0 0 14 0 656
2014 634 0 0 8 0 0 16 0 658
2015 639 0 0 7 0 0 18 0 664
2016 661 1 0 7 0 0 17 0 686
2017 681 0 0 5 0 0 15 0 701
2018 678 1 0 5 0 0 11 0 695
2019 675 1 0 6 1 0 15 0 698
2020 660 0 0 5 0 0 16 0 681
2021 669 1 1 4 1 0 15 0 691
2022 675 1 0 5 0 0 16 0 697
2023 678 1 0 5 0 0 19 0 703

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 622 32.9 18.9 17.8
1989 609 33.4 18.2 13.6
1990 613 33.3 18.4 12.6
1991 708 33.9 20.8 11.3
1992 680 31.7 21.4 15.9
1993 694 32.2 21.6 18.9
1994 678 30.7 22.1 18.3
1995 680 32.1 21.2 17.2
1996 680 32.1 21.2 17.2
1997 690 32.5 21.2 17.2
1998 685 32.6 21.0 16.1
1999 676 33.6 20.1 22
2000 660 33.8 19.5 23.3
2001 623 34.1 18.3 25.2
2002 638 33.3 19.2 26.8
2003 638 33.3 19.2 26.8
2004 652 32.3 20.2 28.2
2005 607 31.8 19.1 26.5
2006 611 31.8 19.2 18.8
2007 610 n/a n/a 25.6
2008 602 32.2 18.7 27.8
2009 627 31.2 20.1 31.2
2010 629 32.3 19.4 39.2
2011 643 33.8 19.0 37.3
2012 651 32.0 20.3 37.2
2013 656 25.0 26.2 39.5
2014 658 25.0 26.3 38.8
2015 664 30.0 22.1 41.7
2016 686 29.0 23.6 41.1
2017 701 28.0 25.0 38.9
2018 695 30.0 23.1 44.2
2019 698 28.0 24.9 44.6
2020 681 28.0 24.3 40.4
2021 691 28.0 24.6 37.2
2022 697 34.0 20.5 32
2023 703 34.0 20.6 43.1

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 622 32.9 18.9 17.8
1989 609 33.4 18.2 13.6
1990 613 33.3 18.4 12.6
1991 708 33.9 20.8 11.3
1992 680 31.7 21.4 15.9
1993 694 32.2 21.6 18.9
1994 678 30.7 22.1 18.3
1995 680 32.1 21.2 17.2
1996 680 32.1 21.2 17.2
1997 690 32.5 21.2 17.2
1998 685 32.6 21.0 16.1
1999 676 33.6 20.1 22
2000 660 33.8 19.5 23.3
2001 623 34.1 18.3 25.2
2002 638 33.3 19.2 26.8
2003 638 33.3 19.2 26.8
2004 652 32.3 20.2 28.2
2005 607 31.8 19.1 26.5
2006 611 31.8 19.2 18.8
2007 610 n/a n/a 25.6
2008 602 32.2 18.7 27.8
2009 627 31.2 20.1 31.2
2010 629 32.3 19.4 39.2
2011 643 33.8 19.0 37.3
2012 651 32.0 20.3 37.2
2013 656 25.0 26.2 39.5
2014 658 25.0 26.3 38.8
2015 664 30.0 22.1 41.7
2016 686 29.0 23.6 41.1
2017 701 28.0 25.0 38.9
2018 695 30.0 23.1 44.2
2019 698 28.0 24.9 44.6
2020 681 28.0 24.3 40.4
2021 691 28.0 24.6 37.2
2022 697 34.0 20.5 32
2023 703 34.0 20.6 43.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Perry Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $332 (4.4%) $7,185 (95.6%) $7,516
2020 $306 (3.8%) $7,664 (96.2%) $7,970
2021 $542 (6.9%) $7,348 (93.1%) $7,890
2022 $739 (8.6%) $7,897 (91.4%) $8,636

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 275th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 247th of 1016 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central Elementary School)50.649.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)50.649.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Perry Central Elementary School)59.573
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)59.573
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central Elementary School)64.760.3
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)64.760.3
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Perry Central Elementary School)75.374
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)75.374
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Perry Central Elementary School)64.750.7
 14%
   4th Grade Science (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)64.750.7
 14%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central Elementary School)50.651.2
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)50.651.2
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Perry Central Elementary School)42.247.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)42.247.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Perry Central Elementary School)42.236.1
 6.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)42.236.1
 6.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central Elementary School)7551.2
 23.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)7551.2
 23.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Perry Central Elementary School)53.132.6
 20.5%
   6th Grade Math (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)53.132.6
 20.5%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Perry Central Elementary School)62.540.7
 21.8%
   6th Grade Science (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)62.540.7
 21.8%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students698703
 0.7%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic65
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White675678
 0.4%
Two or More Races1519
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.6%43.1%
 1.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 703 students attended Perry Central Elementary School.

Students at Perry Central Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

Perry Central Elementary School ranks 210th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Perry Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Perry Central Junior-Senior High School


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