- Enrollment
- 2,501
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erie, PA
Perry El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Perry El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420930002018
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry El Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 14
- schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry El Sch ranks #5 of 14 schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Erie City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420930002018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Perry El Sch held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 420930002018 · Erie, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie Hs (2,501 students)
Perry El Sch held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Perry El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie Hs
Erie Hs
2,501 students
- Woodrow Wilson 769
Woodrow Wilson Ms
769 students
- Northwest Pa C 750
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
750 students
- Strong Vincent 711
Strong Vincent Ms
711 students
- Pfeiffer-Burle 690
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
690 students
- This school 466
Perry El Sch
466 students
What this shows Perry El Sch reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry El Sch compares
Perry El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$18,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.5%
African American 28.8%
Two or More 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Perry El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Erie City Sd reports $18,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strong Vincent Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Erie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
Standard public school
690 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Harding Sch
Standard public school
633 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Perseus House Cs of Excellence
Standard public school
627 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Belle Valley El Sch
Standard public school
626 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Jshs
Standard public school
560 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Grover Cleveland El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry El Sch
How many students attend Perry El Sch?
Perry El Sch has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry El Sch is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Perry El Sch?
100.0% of students at Perry El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Perry El Sch is White at 34.5% of enrollment, in Erie, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry El Sch?
Perry El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perry El Sch rank among schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry El Sch ranks #5 of 14 schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Erie City Sd?
Besides Perry El Sch, Erie City Sd also operates Erie Hs (2,501 students), Woodrow Wilson Ms (769 students), and Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy (750 students). See the Erie City Sd district page for the complete list.