Perry Central Com Schools Corp

Leopold, Indiana — 2 schools

1,285
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,823
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Perry Central Com Schools Corp operates 2 public schools serving 1,285 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,275 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Perry County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,823 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 23.0% local, 64.2% state, and 12.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $53,482 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #316 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), and 8.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.4% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools.

Perry Central Elementary School accounts for 57.6% of all Perry Central Com Schools Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Perry Central Com Schools Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Perry Central Com Schools Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 8.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.8%
Federal
64.2%
State
23.0%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
316 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Perry County county, where this district is located.

$683
Studio/mo
$729
1 BR/mo
$956
2 BR/mo
$1,200
3 BR/mo
$1,604
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$53,482
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Perry Central Com Schools Corp.

White 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
8.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Perry Central Com Schools Corp

School Enrollment
Perry Central Elementary School
734
Perry Central Jr-Sr High School
541

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Perry Central Com Schools Corp?

Perry Central Com Schools Corp has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 1,285 students.

How much does Perry Central Com Schools Corp spend per student?

Perry Central Com Schools Corp spends $11,823 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #316 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Perry Central Com Schools Corp?

The average teacher salary in Perry Central Com Schools Corp is $53,482 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Perry Central Com Schools Corp?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Perry County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Perry Central Com Schools Corp?

Perry Central Com Schools Corp students are 96.4% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Perry Central Com Schools Corp?

Perry Central Com Schools Corp has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #316 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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