Perry Hill Elementary School

544 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Perry Hill Elementary School, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is part of the highly regarded Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS) district. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure students are well-prepared for their future educational transitions.

The school is frequently recognized for its strong community involvement and high academic standards, often ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in the state. Its curriculum is supported by a dedicated staff that focuses on data-driven instruction and innovative teaching practices. With a focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere, Perry Hill provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources that encourage students to engage deeply with their school community and cultivate a lifelong love of learning.

544

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	29
Black	12
Asian	16
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
455 (83.6 %)
Two or More
31 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
29 (5.3 %)
Asian
16 (2.9 %)
Black
12 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Northwest Allen County Schools
Phone:	(260)637-3158
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 102