Perry Hill Elementary School

Q: Is Perry Hill Elementary School a good school?

Perry Hill Elementary School ranks 264 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Perry Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving 544 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Northwest Allen County Schools district, which is ranked 62 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Perry Hill Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments, with 48.63% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 52.4% in Math, compared to 48.91% and 46.38% for the district, respectively. The school's 5th-grade students also excel in Social Studies, with 62.63% proficient or better. Additionally, Perry Hill has a relatively diverse student population, with 83.64% White, 5.33% Hispanic, 2.94% Asian, and 2.21% African American students, which is higher than the surrounding Northwest Allen County Schools.

While Perry Hill Elementary maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0.6% to 11.8%, it is still higher than the nearby Oak View Elementary, which has the lowest rate at 6.5%. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, outperforming nearby schools like Eel River Elementary, Hickory Center Elementary, and Aspen Meadow Elementary in academic assessments. Overall, Perry Hill Elementary is a high-performing school with a diverse student population and a focus on academic excellence.

Detail:

Public K-5

13121 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845

(260) 637-3158

District: Northwest Allen County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
264^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,607

Students who attend Perry Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Maple Creek Middle School
High:	Carroll High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 544

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.6%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Perry Hill Elementary School ranks better than 73.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.72. (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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.6%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry Hill Elementary School is 18.4, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Perry Hill Elementary School employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry Hill Elementary School is $8,607. 5 elementary schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Northwest Allen County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Allen County Schools 63^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Perry Hill Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	76.27	166^th	959	82.7%
2006	80.26	133^rd	961	86.2%
2007	65.42	343^rd	985	65.2%
2008	64.10	361^st	996	63.8%
2009	72.87	249^th	1003	75.2%
2010	80.63	129^th	1009	87.2%
2011	78.76	149^th	1025	85.5%
2012	69.06	299^th	1015	70.5%
2013	77.58	177^th	1035	82.9%
2014	71.14	277^th	1036	73.3%
2015	74.48	226^th	1040	78.3%
2016	69.44	312^th	1046	70.2%
2017	73.57	258^th	1033	75.0%
2018	76.74	201^st	1027	80.4%
2019	75.34	232^nd	1031	77.5%
2021	82.81	148^th	1016	85.4%
2022	83.72	138^th	1020	86.5%
2023	76.57	213^th	1016	79.0%
2024	72.72	264^th	1010	73.9%

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

We love Perry Hill! Devoted principal, teachers and staff as well as an active PTO. It's a wonderful, supportive school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Perry Hill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	599	1	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1989	658	2	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
1990	685	1	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	699
1991	728	0	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	739
1992	734	0	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	743
1993	434	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
1994	476	1	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1995	574	4	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
1996	574	4	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
1997	615	5	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
1998	674	5	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	695
1999	578	3	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	593
2000	610	9	6	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	632
2001	491	9	9	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	514
2002	541	17	13	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	576
2003	541	17	13	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	576
2004	557	16	12	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	595
2005	590	9	14	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	631
2006	594	8	14	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	633
2007	405	4	7	9	4	n/a	n/a	22	451
2008	367	7	4	15	4	n/a	n/a	15	412
2009	336	10	6	18	3	n/a	n/a	16	389
2010	413	11	8	18	4	n/a	n/a	19	473
2011	406	14	9	16	0	0	15	0	460
2012	439	15	14	19	1	0	14	0	502
2013	422	13	14	18	1	0	19	0	487
2014	408	10	11	25	0	0	21	0	475
2015	422	11	10	22	0	0	20	0	485
2016	434	11	11	26	0	0	26	0	508
2017	432	13	10	20	0	0	25	0	500
2018	453	16	12	22	0	0	24	0	527
2019	469	18	19	25	0	0	32	0	563
2020	500	16	21	24	1	0	39	0	601
2021	501	19	21	30	1	0	39	0	611
2022	459	16	18	30	0	0	34	0	557
2023	455	12	16	29	0	1	31	0	544

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 Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	612	29.4	20.8	102.1
1989	673	33.6	20.0	1.2
1990	699	35.5	19.6	0.9
1991	739	36.7	20.1	0.7
1992	743	37.5	19.8	0.8
1993	440	20.8	21.2	1.8
1994	485	23.6	20.6	1.4
1995	588	28.6	20.6	1.2
1996	588	28.6	20.6	1.2
1997	629	29.7	21.2	1.3
1998	695	33.8	20.6	2
1999	593	27.5	21.6	2.4
2000	632	30.2	20.9	2.5
2001	514	23.7	21.7	2.3
2002	576	26.1	22.1	6.1
2003	576	26.1	22.1	6.1
2004	595	26.4	22.5	6.6
2005	631	28.6	22.1	6.8
2006	633	28.8	22.0	7.4
2007	451	n/a	n/a	11
2008	412	22.8	18.1	12.1
2009	389	20.4	19.1	5.6
2010	473	24.4	19.3	15
2011	460	22.7	20.2	11.1
2012	502	27.0	18.5	16.3
2013	487	26.0	18.7	16.8
2014	475	26.0	18.2	16.2
2015	485	25.0	19.4	15.5
2016	508	28.0	18.1	15.6
2017	500	28.0	17.8	15.8
2018	527	31.0	17.0	17.8
2019	563	34.0	16.5	17.4
2020	601	35.0	17.1	15.6
2021	611	38.0	16.0	17.5
2022	557	33.5	16.5	15.6
2023	544	29.5	18.4	18.9

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 Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	612	29.4	20.8	102.1
1989	673	33.6	20.0	1.2
1990	699	35.5	19.6	0.9
1991	739	36.7	20.1	0.7
1992	743	37.5	19.8	0.8
1993	440	20.8	21.2	1.8
1994	485	23.6	20.6	1.4
1995	588	28.6	20.6	1.2
1996	588	28.6	20.6	1.2
1997	629	29.7	21.2	1.3
1998	695	33.8	20.6	2
1999	593	27.5	21.6	2.4
2000	632	30.2	20.9	2.5
2001	514	23.7	21.7	2.3
2002	576	26.1	22.1	6.1
2003	576	26.1	22.1	6.1
2004	595	26.4	22.5	6.6
2005	631	28.6	22.1	6.8
2006	633	28.8	22.0	7.4
2007	451	n/a	n/a	11
2008	412	22.8	18.1	12.1
2009	389	20.4	19.1	5.6
2010	473	24.4	19.3	15
2011	460	22.7	20.2	11.1
2012	502	27.0	18.5	16.3
2013	487	26.0	18.7	16.8
2014	475	26.0	18.2	16.2
2015	485	25.0	19.4	15.5
2016	508	28.0	18.1	15.6
2017	500	28.0	17.8	15.8
2018	527	31.0	17.0	17.8
2019	563	34.0	16.5	17.4
2020	601	35.0	17.1	15.6
2021	611	38.0	16.0	17.5
2022	557	33.5	16.5	15.6
2023	544	29.5	18.4	18.9

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 Hill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$81 (1.1%)	$7,105 (98.9%)	$7,187
2020	$82 (1.1%)	$7,516 (98.9%)	$7,599
2021	$286 (3.6%)	$7,729 (96.4%)	$8,015
2022	$302 (3.5%)	$8,305 (96.5%)	$8,607

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 232^nd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 213^th of 1016 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Hill Elementary School)	64.4	39.8	24.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Allen County Schools)	57.3	51.3	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Perry Hill Elementary School)	71.1	57	14.1%
3rd Grade Math (Northwest Allen County Schools)	71.4	69.5	1.9%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Hill Elementary School)	53.2	49.5	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Allen County Schools)	53	47	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Perry Hill Elementary School)	61.7	74.3	12.6%
4th Grade Math (Northwest Allen County Schools)	59.8	57.9	2%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Perry Hill Elementary School)	59.6	57.4	2.2%
4th Grade Science (Northwest Allen County Schools)	52.7	46.8	5.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Hill Elementary School)	58.2	50	8.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Allen County Schools)	61.1	50.9	10.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Perry Hill Elementary School)	55.7	47.1	8.6%
5th Grade Math (Northwest Allen County Schools)	58.3	49.3	9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Perry Hill Elementary School)	57	62.8	5.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Northwest Allen County Schools)	64.9	59.1	5.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	563	544	3.4%
African American	18	12	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	19	16	15.8%
Hispanic	25	29	16%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	469	455	3%
Two or More Races	32	31	3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.4%	18.9%	1.5%

Schools Near Perry Hill Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Perry Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	13121 Coldwater Rd	Fort Wayne	46845	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 637-3158	544	30	18.4	18.9%	455 (83.6%)	12 (2.2%)	29 (5.3%)	16 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.7%)	72.7	264^th of 1010 public elementary schools	73.9%		76.6	213^th of 1016 public elementary schools	79.0%	51	45.7	47.5	52.5	48.6	63.0	54.5	40.4	52.4	62.6	$8,607	$302	$8,305
Oak View Elementary School	Public	K-5	13123 Coldwater Rd	Fort Wayne	46845	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 637-5117	453	29	15.3	14.3%	354 (78.1%)	17 (3.8%)	28 (6.2%)	35 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	87.8	100^th of 1010 public elementary schools	90.1%		88.8	73^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	92.8%	27	65.2	65.4	52.4	60.7	84.9	75.3	47.6	68.1	62.2	$9,297	$270	$9,027
Cedar Canyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15011 Coldwater Rd	Fort Wayne	46845	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 637-6101	531	34	15.6	11.1%	434 (81.7%)	11 (2.1%)	24 (4.5%)	33 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.3%)	81.6	164^th of 1010 public elementary schools	83.8%		84.2	140^th of 1016 public elementary schools	86.2%	24	53.8	44.8	57.6	51.6	70.0	57.1	63.0	62.8	70.7	$8,523	$328	$8,195
Aspen Meadow Elementary School	Public	K-5	2650 Hathaway Rd	Fort Wayne	46818	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 338-5345	555	35	15.7	24.9%	411 (74.1%)	29 (5.2%)	35 (6.3%)	42 (7.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.5%)	65.2	352^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	65.1%		66.6	342^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	66.3%	10	49.4	39.8	48.0	45.9	55.2	53.4	32.4	46.2	55.9	$7,814	$460	$7,354
Huntertown Elementary School	Public	K-5	15330 Lima Rd	Huntertown	46748	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 637-3181	506	31	16.5	37.7%	409 (80.8%)	13 (2.6%)	18 (3.6%)	38 (7.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.1%)	60.2	411^th of 1010 public elementary schools	59.3%		57	462^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	54.5%	51	43.0	48.9	49.4	47.1	62.4	34.4	27.6	41.8	47.1	$9,155	$805	$8,349
Eel River Elementary School	Public	K-5	12723 Bethel Rd	Fort Wayne	46818	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 338-5395	412	31	13.4	29.4%	296 (71.8%)	22 (5.3%)	28 (6.8%)	41 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)	65.1	354^th of 1010 public elementary schools	65.0%		69.9	304^th of 1016 public elementary schools	70.1%	50	33.9	47.5	43.8	42.5	61.0	58.8	39.7	52.8	46.6	$9,845	$775	$9,069
Hickory Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3606 Baird Rd	Fort Wayne	46818	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 637-3758	462	32	14.4	25.3%	358 (77.5%)	13 (2.8%)	28 (6.1%)	34 (7.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)	65.2	351^st of 1010 public elementary schools	65.2%		73	263^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	74.1%	88	43.5	41.1	41.3	41.9	66.7	48.0	46.7	53.5	46.7	$9,608	$491	$9,117
Washington Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1936 W Wallen Rd	Fort Wayne	46818	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-6250	517	30	17.2	61.7%	317 (61.3%)	64 (12.4%)	70 (13.5%)	27 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.4%)	32.4	704^th of 1010 public elementary schools	30.3%		31.4	714^th of 1016 public elementary schools	29.7%	10	31.3	27.3	26.3	28.3	38.6	32.6	30.6	34.0	29.3	$10,189	$1,334	$8,855
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 E Cook Rd	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-5400	616	40	15.4	71.4%	202 (32.8%)	150 (24.4%)	154 (25.0%)	40 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	66 (10.7%)	62.6	382^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	62.2%		61.9	391^st of 1016 public elementary schools	61.5%	9	43.3	54.8	55.3	51.0	39.8	51.0	62.8	50.8	21.3	$10,088	$1,306	$8,783
Mabel K Holland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7000 Red Haw Dr	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-7075	489	33	15.0	66.3%	243 (49.7%)	47 (9.6%)	99 (20.2%)	31 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	67 (13.7%)	51.4	510^th of 1010 public elementary schools	49.5%		50.8	534^th of 1016 public elementary schools	47.4%	24	39.4	36.8	45.6	40.3	50.0	26.5	43.9	39.8	40.4	$12,569	$1,573	$10,996

Frequently Asked Questions about Perry Hill Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Perry Hill Elementary School?

Students at Perry Hill Elementary School are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is Perry Hill Elementary School in?

Northwest Allen County Schools

How many students attend Perry Hill Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 544 students attended Perry Hill Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Perry Hill Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Maple Creek Middle School
High : Carroll High School

Is Perry Hill Elementary School a good school?

Perry Hill Elementary School ranks 264^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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