PERRY LOWER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ellwood City Area SD school district, located in Ellwood City, PA with about 263 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 4th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Perry Lower Intrmd Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Lower Intermediate School**, located at 619 Portersville Rd. in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational facility within the Ellwood City Area School District. As a "lower intermediate" school, it typically bridges the gap between primary elementary education and upper middle school, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of students in the middle-elementary grade levels (generally grades 3 through 5). The school is positioned to provide a supportive transition environment where students begin to navigate more complex subjects and departmentalized learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Ellwood City, emphasizing a community-oriented approach to education. By fostering a foundational academic environment, Perry Lower Intermediate aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of the district’s middle and high school levels. Parents and community members often value the school for its role in maintaining consistent educational standards and providing a stable, localized learning experience for the children of the Ellwood City area.

For more information, contact Perry Lower Intrmd Sch at (724) 758-9458 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.