- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, NY
Perkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Perkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362064002897
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perkins Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Perkins Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perkins Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Newark, NY.
School address
District: Newark Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362064002897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Perkins Elementary School shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 362064002897 · Newark, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 10.2:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark Senior High School (586 students)
Perkins Elementary School shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Perkins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark Senior
Newark Senior High School
586 students
- Newark Middle
Newark Middle School
395 students
- Norman R Kelle
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School
363 students
- This school
Perkins Elementary School
266 students
- Lincoln Elemen 207
Lincoln Elementary School
207 students
What this shows Perkins Elementary School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perkins Elementary School compares
Perkins Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,193
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 13.2%
African American 4.5%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Perkins Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Newark Central School District reports $26,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perkins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norman R Kelley Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Perkins Elementary School
How many students attend Perkins Elementary School?
Perkins Elementary School has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, NY. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perkins Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perkins Elementary School?
52.8% of students at Perkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Perkins Elementary School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Newark, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perkins Elementary School?
Perkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perkins Elementary School rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Perkins Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Newark, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Central School District?
Besides Perkins Elementary School, Newark Central School District also operates Newark Senior High School (586 students), Newark Middle School (395 students), and Norman R Kelley Intermediate School (363 students). See the Newark Central School District district page for the complete list.