Perry Elementary School

Summary:

Perry Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lima, Ohio, serving 406 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has experienced a shift in its student population, with a decrease in the percentage of white students and an increase in the percentage of African American students over the past few years.

One key area of concern at Perry Elementary School is the high chronic absenteeism rate, which has risen significantly from 4.1% in 2019-2020 to 36.3% in 2021-2022. This rate is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools, such as Independence Elementary (29.9%) and Cridersville Elementary (25.6%). The school's academic performance, as measured by the Ohio State Tests, is generally below the state and local Lima City district averages across various grade levels and subject areas. However, the African American student subgroup at Perry Elementary School performs relatively well, ranking in the top 25% of Ohio elementary schools for this subgroup.

Another notable factor is the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Perry Elementary School, with 72.66% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools, such as Cridersville Elementary (51.44%) and Bath Elementary (47%). Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and the unique challenges faced by the school's student population could be crucial for improving the overall academic and social-emotional outcomes at Perry Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2770 E Breese Rd
       Lima, OH  45806-9743


(419) 221-2771

District: Perry Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
922nd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Perry Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Perry High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.1%
African American:
22.9%
Two or more races:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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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.
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Perry Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Elementary School 922nd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Perry Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Perry Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Local 499th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Perry Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.38 1229th 1471 16.5%
2005 27.75 1223rd 1501 18.5%
2006 38.94 1110th 1504 26.2%
2007 35.23 1235th 1609 23.2%
2008 48.90 1034th 1582 34.6%
2009 44.57 1138th 1610 29.3%
2010 61.67 828th 1662 50.2%
2011 61.85 854th 1686 49.3%
2012 53.50 1056th 1709 38.2%
2013 57.39 981st 1701 42.3%
2014 48.62 1104th 1687 34.6%
2015 28.72 1280th 1684 24.0%
2016 47.97 1039th 1678 38.1%
2017 54.87 958th 1651 42.0%
2018 51.52 964th 1636 41.1%
2019 51.29 978th 1676 41.6%
2021 53.00 885th 1610 45.0%
2022 54.38 858th 1588 46.0%
2023 43.58 1006th 1596 37.0%
2024 50.12 922nd 1577 41.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.42 52nd 166 68.7%
2019 59.17 59th 154 61.7%
2021 69.07 33rd 139 76.3%
2023 26.16 144th 183 21.3%
2024 29.71 142nd 202 29.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.38 426th 856 50.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.47 521st 1465 64.4%
2019 66.33 475th 1465 67.6%
2021 69.50 392nd 1404 72.1%
2022 70.13 387th 1419 72.7%
2023 50.09 785th 1447 45.7%
2024 54.33 737th 1484 50.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.04 963rd 1518 36.6%
2019 48.45 928th 1502 38.2%
2021 42.88 906th 1467 38.2%
2022 51.87 839th 1488 43.6%
2023 34.93 1013th 1483 31.7%
2024 46.46 903rd 1466 38.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.91 706th 1021 30.9%
2019 44.45 498th 956 47.9%
2021 49.08 327th 765 57.3%
2022 41.42 448th 824 45.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.88 930th 1536 39.5%
2019 53.27 870th 1535 43.3%
2021 52.80 788th 1499 47.4%
2022 51.32 852nd 1518 43.9%
2023 46.05 927th 1498 38.1%
2024 49.41 869th 1485 41.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.30 254th 598 57.5%
2019 64.24 168th 605 72.2%
2021 56.99 148th 533 72.2%
2022 55.07 214th 601 64.4%
2023 44.03 308th 610 49.5%
2024 68.42 137th 603 77.3%
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Rank History for White students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.40 863rd 1309 34.1%
2019 40.52 907th 1271 28.6%
2021 40.16 840th 1249 32.7%
2022 43.75 819th 1242 34.1%
2023 34.25 911th 1215 25.0%
2024 40.38 819th 1190 31.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Perry Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 463 102 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1989 479 97 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1990 453 85 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 498 81 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1992 491 82 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1993 479 68 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 463 70 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1995 467 91 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 467 91 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 448 97 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1998 467 104 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1999 463 117 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2000 499 90 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2001 511 81 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2002 359 47 0 3 0 n/a n/a 19 428
2003 359 47 0 3 0 n/a n/a 19 428
2004 361 49 0 1 0 n/a n/a 29 440
2005 333 48 0 3 0 n/a n/a 39 423
2006 362 64 0 5 0 n/a n/a 44 475
2007 357 71 0 5 0 n/a n/a 44 477
2008 352 70 0 3 0 n/a n/a 52 477
2009 342 73 0 5 0 n/a n/a 56 476
2010 307 78 0 3 0 n/a n/a 63 451
2011 325 102 0 5 0 0 72 0 504
2012 312 142 0 14 0 0 59 0 527
2013 275 130 5 8 0 0 62 0 480
2014 260 140 4 7 0 0 56 0 467
2015 271 136 0 10 0 0 55 0 472
2016 287 124 1 10 0 0 74 0 496
2017 261 106 0 8 0 0 84 0 459
2018 251 114 1 10 0 0 77 0 453
2019 258 87 1 8 0 0 62 0 416
2020 242 78 2 6 0 0 57 0 385
2021 253 76 1 7 0 0 58 0 395
2022 243 76 1 7 0 0 66 0 393
2023 236 93 1 8 0 0 68 0 406

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 29.0 19.5 0
1989 578 29.0 19.9 n/a
1990 538 28.4 18.9 n/a
1991 581 29.9 19.4 n/a
1992 575 30.1 19.1 n/a
1993 550 36.7 15.0 0
1994 537 35.5 15.1 0
1995 563 29.9 18.8 0
1996 563 29.9 18.8 0
1997 551 29.6 18.6 0
1998 579 29.0 20.0 0
1999 589 30.1 19.6 0
2000 599 31.0 19.3 n/a
2001 602 32.0 18.8 n/a
2002 428 27.0 15.9 n/a
2003 428 27.0 15.9 n/a
2004 440 24.0 18.3 n/a
2005 423 22.9 18.5 0
2006 475 24.9 19.1 0
2007 477 24.9 19.2 0
2008 477 24.8 19.2 n/a
2009 476 22.9 20.8 0
2010 451 21.8 20.6 0
2011 504 22.7 22.1 0
2012 527 23.7 22.2 0
2013 480 24.8 19.3 0
2014 467 24.8 18.7 0
2015 472 n/a n/a 0
2016 496 24.0 20.6 0
2017 459 23.5 19.4 84.7
2018 453 23.5 19.2 n/a
2019 416 23.5 17.6 n/a
2020 385 22.5 17.0 n/a
2021 395 22.3 17.6 n/a
2022 393 21.2 18.5 n/a
2023 406 25.0 16.2 72.7

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 29.0 19.5 0
1989 578 29.0 19.9 n/a
1990 538 28.4 18.9 n/a
1991 581 29.9 19.4 n/a
1992 575 30.1 19.1 n/a
1993 550 36.7 15.0 0
1994 537 35.5 15.1 0
1995 563 29.9 18.8 0
1996 563 29.9 18.8 0
1997 551 29.6 18.6 0
1998 579 29.0 20.0 0
1999 589 30.1 19.6 0
2000 599 31.0 19.3 n/a
2001 602 32.0 18.8 n/a
2002 428 27.0 15.9 n/a
2003 428 27.0 15.9 n/a
2004 440 24.0 18.3 n/a
2005 423 22.9 18.5 0
2006 475 24.9 19.1 0
2007 477 24.9 19.2 0
2008 477 24.8 19.2 n/a
2009 476 22.9 20.8 0
2010 451 21.8 20.6 0
2011 504 22.7 22.1 0
2012 527 23.7 22.2 0
2013 480 24.8 19.3 0
2014 467 24.8 18.7 0
2015 472 n/a n/a 0
2016 496 24.0 20.6 0
2017 459 23.5 19.4 84.7
2018 453 23.5 19.2 n/a
2019 416 23.5 17.6 n/a
2020 385 22.5 17.0 n/a
2021 395 22.3 17.6 n/a
2022 393 21.2 18.5 n/a
2023 406 25.0 16.2 72.7

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 Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,308
2022 $9,159
2023 $9,762

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 978th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1006th of 1596 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Perry Elementary School)72.657.6
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Perry Local)72.657.6
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary School)69.452.5
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Local)69.452.5
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Perry Elementary School)72.261.4
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Perry Local)72.261.4
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary School)55.656.1
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Local)55.656.1
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Perry Elementary School)40.444.6
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Perry Local)40.444.6
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Perry Elementary School)61.435.7
 25.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Perry Local)61.435.7
 25.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary School)54.457.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Local)54.457.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Perry Elementary School)66.733.3
 33.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Perry Local)66.733.3
 33.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary School)63.961.7
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Local)63.961.7
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students416406
 2.4%
African American8793
 6.9%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic88
Pacific Islander00
White258236
 8.5%
Two or More Races6268
 9.7%


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Perry Elementary School ranks 922nd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Perry Elementary School.

Students at Perry Elementary School are 58% White, 23% African American, 17% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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