- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belvidere, IL
Perry Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Perry Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170579000261
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Belvidere · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 284
- students enrolled
Perry Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Elem School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Belvidere, IL.
School address
District: Belvidere Cusd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 170579000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170579000261 · Belvidere, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 schools in Belvidere. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Perry Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belvidere Nort
Belvidere North High Sch
1,354 students
- Belvidere High
Belvidere High School
1,167 students
- Belvidere Cent
Belvidere Central Middle School
911 students
- Belvidere Sout
Belvidere South Middle School
754 students
- Washington Aca
Washington Academy
721 students
- This school 284
Perry Elem School
284 students
What this shows Perry Elem School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Elem School compares
Perry Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$18,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 39.4%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Perry Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belvidere Cusd 100, which includes Perry Elem School.
$18,002
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 47.3%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Perry Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere North High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belvidere High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belvidere Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belvidere South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Belvidere
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Elem School
How many students attend Perry Elem School?
Perry Elem School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belvidere, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Perry Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Belvidere, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Elem School?
Perry Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Perry Elem School rank among schools in Belvidere?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Elem School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Belvidere, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belvidere on the city page.
What other schools are in Belvidere Cusd 100?
Besides Perry Elem School, Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students), Belvidere High School (1,167 students), and Belvidere Central Middle School (911 students). See the Belvidere Cusd 100 district page for the complete list.
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