IAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Perry Elementary — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Perry, Iowa|Perry Comm School District

Perry, IA 50220

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
869
Student:Teacher
13.2:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
58.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
56%
16th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
61%
35th percentile in IA
Chronic Absenteeism
15.4%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Near average in IA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,299
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 58%Local 32%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% YoY
Des Moines, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Low
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

816
Current enrollment
Growing(+10% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Perry Elementary

Perry Elementary currently enrolls 869 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IA.

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