- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Perry, MI
Perry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Perry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262790006364
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Perry, MI.
School address
District: Perry Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262790006364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Perry Elementary shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 262790006364 · Perry, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 8.8:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry High School (476 students)
Perry Elementary shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Perry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
476 students
- Perry Middle S
Perry Middle School
307 students
- This school
Perry Elementary
193 students
What this shows Perry Elementary reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Elementary compares
Perry Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 50% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.2%
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
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Perry Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Perry Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Elementary
How many students attend Perry Elementary?
Perry Elementary has 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Perry, MI. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Elementary is 8.8:1, which is 50% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 44% 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 Elementary?
51.1% of students at Perry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Perry Elementary is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Perry, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Elementary?
Perry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Perry, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Perry Public Schools?
Besides Perry Elementary, Perry Public Schools also operates Perry High School (476 students) and Perry Middle School (307 students). See the Perry Public Schools district page for the complete list.