PERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Perry Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CUSD 300 school district, located in Carpentersville, IL with about 520 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Perry Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Perry Elementary School, located at 251 Amarillo Drive in Carpentersville, Illinois, is part of Community Unit School District 300. The school serves a diverse student population, typically catering to children from kindergarten through fifth grade. As a central fixture in the Carpentersville community, Perry Elementary focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners.
The school is dedicated to student growth through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By leveraging district-wide resources and community partnerships, Perry Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. The school culture often prioritizes parent and community involvement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where staff, families, and students work together to meet educational goals and celebrate student achievement.
For more information, contact Perry Elementary School at (224) 484-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Carpentersville, IL 60110-1147
(224) 484-5600
PERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Carpentersville, IL with about 520 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CUSD 300
- Total Students:
- 520
- Teachers:
- 40.68
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 520 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 58.8%
- Black or African American
- 35.4%
- White
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.