Perry Elementary School

251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110

www.d300.org

294 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

294

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	168
Black	102
Asian	1
Two or More	13

Hispanic
168 (57.1 %)
Black
102 (34.7 %)
Two or More
13 (4.4 %)
White
10 (3.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	CUSD 300
Phone:	(224)484-5600
Website:	http://www.d300.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 16

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 41