Perry El Sch

www.eriesd.org/perry

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

462

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	21
Black	110
Asian	8
Two or More	132
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
187 (40.5 %)
Two or More
132 (28.6 %)
Black
110 (23.8 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Erie City SD
Phone:	(814)874-6485
Website:	http://www.eriesd.org/perry
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 19

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 66