Perry Elementary School

Summary:

Perry Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Erie City School District in Erie, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 462 that is predominantly White (40.48%) and African American (23.81%).

Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio and increased per-student spending, Perry Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on standardized tests across all subject areas and grade levels. The school's 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Interestingly, the performance of African American students at Perry Elementary is significantly higher than that of White and multi-racial students, suggesting the school may be struggling to address the needs of certain racial subgroups.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Erie City School District, such as Jefferson Elementary, Harding School, and Pfeiffer-Burleigh School, Perry Elementary School generally performs worse on academic measures. However, the nearby schools also struggle with low academic performance and high rates of economic disadvantage, indicating systemic challenges within the district. In contrast, when compared to higher-performing schools in the neighboring Millcreek Township School District, such as Tracy Elementary and Chestnut Hill Elementary, Perry Elementary School's performance is significantly lower, suggesting factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the academic challenges at the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 955 W 29th St
       Erie, PA  16508-3243


(814) 874-6485

District: Erie City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1355th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,061 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.5%
Two or more races:
28.6%
African American:
23.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Perry Elementary School ranks worse than 88.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Erie City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Perry Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.5%), two or more races (28.6%), African American (23.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry Elementary School is 12.3. 7 elementary schools in the Erie City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry Elementary School is $10,061. 7 elementary schools in the Erie City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Perry Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Elementary School 1355th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Perry Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Erie City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Erie City School District 529th of 606 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 24.04 1057th 1302 18.8%
2004 46.55 837th 1308 36.0%
2005 52.55 760th 1299 41.5%
2006 51.92 918th 1545 40.6%
2007 65.47 596th 1555 61.7%
2008 47.67 1025th 1551 33.9%
2009 56.68 837th 1549 46.0%
2010 49.10 1027th 1579 35.0%
2011 37.10 1230th 1597 23.0%
2012 28.35 1302nd 1599 18.6%
2013 18.06 1295th 1519 14.7%
2014 19.71 1231st 1467 16.1%
2015 26.91 1136th 1474 22.9%
2016 16.80 1290th 1554 17.0%
2017 18.77 1266th 1547 18.2%
2018 16.26 1277th 1530 16.5%
2019 10.03 1367th 1544 11.5%
2021 7.49 1298th 1433 9.4%
2022 9.85 1345th 1534 12.3%
2023 10.35 1355th 1534 11.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.68 106th 117 9.4%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.28 1228th 1414 13.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.55 986th 1043 5.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.69 311th 437 28.8%
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Rank History for White students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.22 1197th 1236 3.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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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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 326 69 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1989 324 63 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1990 338 51 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1991 337 59 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1992 326 48 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1993 338 59 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 328 65 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1995 344 76 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1996 344 76 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1997 358 90 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 356 112 15 34 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1999 364 89 7 45 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 357 84 4 36 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2001 366 95 3 46 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2002 419 98 9 41 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2003 419 98 9 41 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2004 384 106 4 41 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2005 378 99 3 48 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2006 339 135 2 44 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2007 304 111 6 45 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2008 315 103 6 40 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2009 335 83 9 31 2 n/a n/a 22 482
2010 363 71 11 25 1 n/a n/a 32 503
2011 375 86 15 32 1 0 24 0 533
2012 363 84 9 25 1 0 11 0 493
2013 312 107 10 48 2 0 24 0 503
2014 324 107 7 50 3 1 15 0 507
2015 340 108 3 40 1 2 8 0 502
2016 305 138 1 40 2 2 2 0 490
2017 295 118 4 55 3 2 15 0 492
2018 255 118 4 60 2 2 28 0 469
2019 240 101 4 58 1 2 62 0 468
2020 227 109 4 60 1 0 84 0 485
2021 180 112 4 42 1 0 101 0 440
2022 178 109 3 26 1 0 122 0 439
2023 187 110 8 21 3 1 132 0 462

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 415 22.4 18.5 n/a
1989 396 19.5 20.3 n/a
1990 400 24.5 16.3 0
1991 409 27.1 15.0 n/a
1992 381 27.5 13.8 n/a
1993 408 24.0 17.0 n/a
1994 408 25.0 16.3 n/a
1995 444 27.5 16.1 n/a
1996 444 27.5 16.1 n/a
1997 476 25.0 19.0 n/a
1998 517 26.0 19.9 n/a
1999 505 30.5 16.6 n/a
2000 481 28.0 17.2 70.1
2001 510 27.5 18.5 63.1
2002 567 29.5 19.2 67.7
2003 567 29.5 19.2 67.7
2004 535 30.5 17.5 68
2005 528 36.5 14.5 72.7
2006 521 34.5 15.1 74.5
2007 467 34.5 13.5 76.2
2008 465 39.5 11.8 71.2
2009 482 36.0 13.4 73
2010 503 37.0 13.5 77.5
2011 533 38.0 14.0 70.2
2012 493 33.0 14.9 49.5
2013 503 34.5 14.5 99.4
2014 507 32.5 15.6 99.4
2015 502 34.0 14.7 99.4
2016 490 34.0 14.4 100
2017 492 33.0 14.9 99.8
2018 469 31.5 14.8 100
2019 468 31.1 15.0 100
2020 485 32.0 15.1 100
2021 440 34.0 12.9 99.3
2022 439 36.0 12.1 99.3
2023 462 37.5 12.3 100

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 415 22.4 18.5 n/a
1989 396 19.5 20.3 n/a
1990 400 24.5 16.3 0
1991 409 27.1 15.0 n/a
1992 381 27.5 13.8 n/a
1993 408 24.0 17.0 n/a
1994 408 25.0 16.3 n/a
1995 444 27.5 16.1 n/a
1996 444 27.5 16.1 n/a
1997 476 25.0 19.0 n/a
1998 517 26.0 19.9 n/a
1999 505 30.5 16.6 n/a
2000 481 28.0 17.2 70.1
2001 510 27.5 18.5 63.1
2002 567 29.5 19.2 67.7
2003 567 29.5 19.2 67.7
2004 535 30.5 17.5 68
2005 528 36.5 14.5 72.7
2006 521 34.5 15.1 74.5
2007 467 34.5 13.5 76.2
2008 465 39.5 11.8 71.2
2009 482 36.0 13.4 73
2010 503 37.0 13.5 77.5
2011 533 38.0 14.0 70.2
2012 493 33.0 14.9 49.5
2013 503 34.5 14.5 99.4
2014 507 32.5 15.6 99.4
2015 502 34.0 14.7 99.4
2016 490 34.0 14.4 100
2017 492 33.0 14.9 99.8
2018 469 31.5 14.8 100
2019 468 31.1 15.0 100
2020 485 32.0 15.1 100
2021 440 34.0 12.9 99.3
2022 439 36.0 12.1 99.3
2023 462 37.5 12.3 100

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,940 (22.4%) $6,735 (77.6%) $8,674
2020 $1,290 (15.6%) $6,983 (84.4%) $8,274
2021 $2,924 (30.4%) $6,706 (69.6%) $9,629
2022 $3,191 (31.7%) $6,870 (68.3%) $10,061

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1367th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1355th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Perry Elementary School)23.629
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary School)30.930.6
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Perry Elementary School)14.911.1
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Perry Elementary School)55.442.9
 12.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary School)36.812.7
 24.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Perry Elementary School)15.415
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary School)30.721.3
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Perry Elementary School)17.618.4
 0.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Perry Elementary School)55.442.9
 12.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Perry Elementary School)33.221.5
 11.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students468462
 1.3%
African American101110
 8.9%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic5821
 63.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White240187
 22.1%
Two or More Races62132
 112.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended Perry Elementary School.

Students at Perry Elementary School are 40% White, 29% Two or more races, 24% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Perry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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