PERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Perry El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Erie City SD school district, located in Erie, PA with about 469 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 31 teachers, Perry El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 is a public school located in Erie, Pennsylvania, and is part of the Erie City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in higher grade levels. As part of a larger urban district, Perry Elementary works to address the diverse needs of its student body through a structured curriculum and various support services aimed at fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the importance of parental involvement in the educational process. By utilizing resources provided by the Erie City School District, Perry Elementary strives to offer a well-rounded experience that encourages student participation in both core academic subjects and extracurricular activities. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development, committed to maintaining consistent communication and educational standards that align with district-wide goals for academic achievement.

For more information, contact Perry El Sch at (814) 874-6485 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

955 W 29th St
Erie, PA 16508-3243
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PERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Erie, PA with about 469 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Erie City SD
Total Students:
469
Teachers:
31.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 469 students

White
54.4%
Black or African American
25.2%
Hispanic/Latino
12.8%
Two or more races
6.0%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.