Perry Local

Perry, Ohio — 4 schools

1,505
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$19,541
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Perry Local operates 4 public schools serving 1,505 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,495 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lake County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,541 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 43.9% local, 46.0% state, and 10.1% 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 $117,695 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 60/100, ranked #188 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (23 AP courses district-wide), a 411.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.4% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American across the district's schools.

Perry Elementary School accounts for 36.0% of all Perry Local student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Perry Local-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 Local school enrollment varies 108× across entities

Perry Local school enrollment ranges from 5 students (lowest) to 538 students (highest), a spread of 533 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Perry Local student-counselor ratio is 412:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Perry Local chronic absenteeism rate is 19.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Perry Local is typically wider than the Perry Local-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.1%
Federal
46.0%
State
43.9%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
188 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$933
Studio/mo
$1,058
1 BR/mo
$1,279
2 BR/mo
$1,646
3 BR/mo
$1,760
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$117,695
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 4 schools in Perry Local.

White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 2.1%
Multiracial 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
23 AP courses total
411.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Perry Local

School Enrollment
Perry Elementary School
538
Perry High School
509
Perry Middle School
443
Perry Virtual Learning School
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Perry Local?

Perry Local has 4 schools, including 2 other, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,505 students.

How much does Perry Local spend per student?

Perry Local spends $19,541 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #188 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Perry Local?

The average teacher salary in Perry Local is $117,695 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Perry Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of Perry Local?

Perry Local students are 81.4% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Perry Local?

Perry Local has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #188 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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