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Perry Elementary School

Summary:

Perry Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Perry Central School District in Perry, NY. The school has 424 students and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year, ranking 1403 out of 2445 New York elementary schools.

While Perry Elementary School has generally higher proficiency rates in Math compared to the state average, it struggles with English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 4th grade ELA at only 16.67% (vs. 47.05% statewide). The school also has a wide performance gap between male and female students, and its special education and low socioeconomic status student groups rank in the bottom 25% of NY elementary schools. Interestingly, the school has relatively high spending per student at $18,209, compared to the state average of around $15,000, and a low student-teacher ratio of 8.6.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Letchworth Elementary School, which has significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math, Perry Elementary School generally underperforms. The school's declining performance over the past several years, from 760 out of 2345 NY elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1403 out of 2445 in 2023-2024, suggests the school is struggling to keep up with statewide performance. With nearly 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school faces challenges associated with serving a high-poverty student population, which likely contributes to its lower academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 50 Olin Ave
       Perry, NY  14530-1106

(585) 237-0270

District: Perry Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1403rd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,209 Help


Students who attend Perry Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Perry Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
African American:
3.6%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39% Help


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Compare Details Perry Elementary School ranks worse than 57.4% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), African American (3.6%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39% 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 8.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry Elementary School is $18,209.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Perry Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Elementary School 1403rd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Perry Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Perry Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Central School District 359th of 865 New York 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 NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.29 1364th 2206 38.2%
2007 45.11 1449th 2219 34.7%
2008 73.14 611th 2227 72.6%
2009 71.05 674th 2257 70.1%
2010 74.81 528th 2263 76.7%
2011 70.27 687th 2286 69.9%
2012 55.90 1152nd 2320 50.3%
2013 67.57 670th 2325 71.2%
2014 65.29 760th 2345 67.6%
2015 48.62 1190th 2352 49.4%
2016 53.45 1083rd 2366 54.2%
2017 54.95 1049th 2386 56.0%
2018 52.06 1149th 2395 52.0%
2019 55.01 1036th 2413 57.1%
2021 54.66 967th 2201 56.1%
2022 34.81 1623rd 2434 33.3%
2023 30.59 1730th 2439 29.1%
2024 41.50 1403rd 2445 42.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.88 821st 1941 57.7%
2019 27.13 1482nd 1859 20.3%
2021 59.94 308th 1044 70.5%
2023 44.77 921st 2016 54.3%
2024 29.42 1562nd 2110 26.0%
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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 NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.32 1167th 2045 42.9%
2019 43.73 1058th 2032 47.9%
2021 44.69 905th 1678 46.1%
2022 27.20 1644th 2099 21.7%
2023 29.53 1483rd 2041 27.3%
2024 38.19 1261st 2078 39.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.59 1238th 2338 47.0%
2019 52.38 1090th 2357 53.8%
2021 48.23 1002nd 1955 48.7%
2022 39.71 1468th 2401 38.9%
2023 35.45 1564th 2403 34.9%
2024 30.78 1719th 2413 28.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.12 1033rd 2340 55.9%
2019 56.21 973rd 2358 58.7%
2021 56.04 840th 1961 57.2%
2022 32.31 1684th 2400 29.8%
2023 28.62 1771st 2400 26.2%
2024 48.58 1192nd 2411 50.6%
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Rank History for White students at Perry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.44 839th 1408 40.4%
2019 42.83 797th 1338 40.4%
2024 30.71 1018th 1392 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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
1989 778 13 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1990 756 13 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1991 785 10 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1992 762 13 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 781
1993 795 9 8 5 3 n/a n/a 0 820
1994 739 5 7 12 3 n/a n/a 0 766
1995 679 10 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 711
1996 679 10 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 711
1997 659 6 10 10 3 n/a n/a 0 688
1998 618 4 9 11 1 n/a n/a 0 643
1999 600 7 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 624
2000 588 4 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2001 815 7 10 5 3 n/a n/a 0 840
2002 762 3 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 782
2003 762 3 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 782
2004 389 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 365 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2006 354 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 345 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2008 341 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 363 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2010 350 1 3 8 0 n/a n/a 7 369
2011 339 2 5 7 0 0 7 0 360
2012 313 3 4 9 0 0 12 0 341
2013 314 3 3 11 0 0 8 0 339
2014 292 1 3 11 0 0 9 0 316
2015 420 1 3 23 0 0 13 0 460
2016 401 1 3 27 0 0 18 0 450
2017 422 1 2 29 0 0 15 0 469
2018 404 0 1 27 0 0 9 0 441
2019 423 3 2 26 0 0 7 0 461
2020 398 6 2 24 0 2 5 0 437
2021 402 5 5 17 0 1 5 0 435
2022 400 8 8 17 0 1 3 0 437
2023 397 8 8 10 0 1 0 0 424
2024 373 15 9 14 0 1 3 0 415

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
1989 797 50.1 15.9 n/a
1990 773 51.0 15.1 n/a
1991 802 51.0 15.7 n/a
1992 781 50.5 15.4 n/a
1993 820 49.2 16.7 n/a
1994 766 52.3 14.6 23.4
1995 711 48.5 14.7 25.9
1996 711 48.5 14.7 25.9
1997 688 52.5 13.1 27
1998 643 50.6 12.7 24.4
1999 624 52.5 11.9 18.1
2000 606 46.9 12.9 19.8
2001 840 48.4 17.4 27.6
2002 782 60.0 13.0 30.9
2003 782 60.0 13.0 30.9
2004 398 n/a n/a n/a
2005 374 34.0 11.0 23.5
2006 362 31.0 11.7 31.5
2007 353 29.0 12.2 31.2
2008 350 32.0 10.9 29.1
2009 369 31.0 11.9 31.4
2010 369 29.6 12.4 53
2011 360 34.9 10.3 36.4
2012 341 29.6 11.5 39
2013 339 29.6 11.4 46.6
2014 316 28.0 11.2 38.9
2015 460 40.0 11.5 45.2
2016 450 40.0 11.2 50
2017 469 40.8 11.4 52
2018 441 41.0 10.7 47.8
2019 461 39.0 11.8 44.9
2020 437 48.0 9.1 46.2
2021 435 42.8 10.1 43.4
2022 437 47.1 9.2 41.6
2023 424 49.2 8.6 47.6
2024 415 51.0 8.1 39

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
1989 797 50.1 15.9 n/a
1990 773 51.0 15.1 n/a
1991 802 51.0 15.7 n/a
1992 781 50.5 15.4 n/a
1993 820 49.2 16.7 n/a
1994 766 52.3 14.6 23.4
1995 711 48.5 14.7 25.9
1996 711 48.5 14.7 25.9
1997 688 52.5 13.1 27
1998 643 50.6 12.7 24.4
1999 624 52.5 11.9 18.1
2000 606 46.9 12.9 19.8
2001 840 48.4 17.4 27.6
2002 782 60.0 13.0 30.9
2003 782 60.0 13.0 30.9
2004 398 n/a n/a n/a
2005 374 34.0 11.0 23.5
2006 362 31.0 11.7 31.5
2007 353 29.0 12.2 31.2
2008 350 32.0 10.9 29.1
2009 369 31.0 11.9 31.4
2010 369 29.6 12.4 53
2011 360 34.9 10.3 36.4
2012 341 29.6 11.5 39
2013 339 29.6 11.4 46.6
2014 316 28.0 11.2 38.9
2015 460 40.0 11.5 45.2
2016 450 40.0 11.2 50
2017 469 40.8 11.4 52
2018 441 41.0 10.7 47.8
2019 461 39.0 11.8 44.9
2020 437 48.0 9.1 46.2
2021 435 42.8 10.1 43.4
2022 437 47.1 9.2 41.6
2023 424 49.2 8.6 47.6
2024 415 51.0 8.1 39

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.

Immunization Rates

Perry Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.3%0.0%0.7%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201599.3%0.2%0.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201699.5%0.0%0.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201799.3%0.2%0.5%100.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%100.0%100.0%99.3%
201899.2%0.3%0.6%99.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%99.4%99.2%
201999.3%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%100.0%99.8%99.3%
202099.2%0.0%99.8%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.8%99.8%99.4%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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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 $990 (7.3%) $12,614 (92.7%) $13,604
2020 $1,188 (7.9%) $13,858 (92.1%) $15,046
2021 $1,450 (10.3%) $12,648 (89.7%) $14,098
2022 $1,873 (12.4%) $13,180 (87.6%) $15,053
2023 $2,458 (13.5%) $15,751 (86.5%) $18,209

Data source: New York 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 1036th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1730th of 2439 Elementary schools
 28%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary School)5521.8
 33.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central School District)5521.8
 33.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Perry Elementary School)6545.5
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Perry Central School District)6545.5
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary School)4028.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central School District)4028.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Perry Elementary School)5234.2
 17.9%
   4th Grade Math (Perry Central School District)5234.2
 17.9%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary School)4624.5
 21.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central School District)4624.5
 21.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Perry Elementary School)4848.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Perry Central School District)4848.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Elementary School)4527.8
 17.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central School District)4527.8
 17.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Perry Elementary School)5053.7
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Perry Central School District)5053.7
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students461424
 8%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian00
Asian28
 300%
Hispanic2610
 61.5%
Pacific Islander01
White423397
 6.1%
Two or More Races70
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%47.6%
 2.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Perry Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 415 students attended Perry Elementary School.

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

High : Perry Junior-Senior High School

Perry Elementary School ranks 1403rd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Perry Elementary School are 90% White, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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