Perry Elementary

Perry Comm School District
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
816 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Perry Elementary School, located at 1600 8th Street in Perry, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Perry Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while building a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families.

The school is committed to providing a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and growth. Through a variety of programs and a curriculum aligned with state standards, Perry Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By leveraging resources from the broader Perry Community School District, the elementary school works to ensure that all students have access to the tools and instruction necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
816
Total Students
63.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    402 (49.3%)
  • White
    329 (40.3%)
  • Black
    43 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    24 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    11 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Perry Comm School District
Phone: (515)465-5656
Website: http://www.perry.k12.ia.us/elem/elindex.htm
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 422
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 73
Kindergarten 120
Grade 1 115
Grade 2 118
Grade 3 143
Grade 4 130
Grade 5 117
Gender Ratio