Perry Central Com Schools Corp

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Leopold, Indiana - 2 schools

An equity score of 36/100 ranks Perry Central Com Schools Corp #280 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,678 per pupil, Perry Central Com Schools Corp ranks #310 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,285
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,678
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Perry Central Com Schools Corp operates 2 public schools serving 1,285 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Perry County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,678 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 23.0% local, 64.2% state, and 12.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 36/100, ranked #280 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

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.

Its largest campus is Perry Central Elementary School, enrolling 734 students (58% of the district's total enrollment).

Perry Central Elementary School accounts for 57.1% of all Perry Central Com Schools Corp student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Perry Central Com Schools Corp a distant remainder — means Perry Central Com Schools Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

36
Equity Score
280 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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

How Perry Central Com Schools Corp Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
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Comparisons are relative to Perry Central Com Schools Corp's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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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 combined. Total enrollment is 1,285 students.

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

Perry Central Com Schools Corp spends $10,678 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #280 in Indiana.

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 36/100, ranking #280 out of 373 districts in Indiana.