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Perry Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Perry, Iowa · Perry Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students816
Student:Teacher12.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch60%
Title INo
Perry
Përshkrim i përgjithshëmRegjistrimi DemografiaPerformancePritësi BehaviorForca punëtore

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 355
816
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
60%+18.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Perry Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Perry, Iowa. The school enrolls 816 students. It is part of the Perry Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictPerry Comm School District
County19049
CityPerry
ZIP50220
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID192253000051

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment816
White40.3%
Hispanic / Latino49.3%
Black / African American5.3%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races2.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
40.3%
Hispanic
49.3%
Black
5.3%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
2.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %60%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)