- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zanesville, OH
Perry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Perry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390488303418
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Zanesville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Zanesville, OH.
School address
District: East Muskingum Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390488303418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Perry Elementary School shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390488303418 · Zanesville, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 31.2:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (542 students)
Perry Elementary School shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Perry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
542 students
- East Muskingum
East Muskingum Middle School
523 students
- Larry Miller I
Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School
489 students
- New Concord El
New Concord Elementary School
294 students
- This school 187
Perry Elementary School
187 students
- Pike Elementar 124
Pike Elementary School
124 students
What this shows Perry Elementary School reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Elementary School compares
Perry Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.2:1 | ▲ 71% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 96% in Ohio - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 95.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Perry Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for East Muskingum Local reports $11,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Muskingum Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Concord Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pike Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Zanesville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Elementary School
How many students attend Perry Elementary School?
Perry Elementary School has 187 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zanesville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Elementary School is 31.2:1, which is 71% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Perry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Perry Elementary School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Zanesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Elementary School?
Perry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Zanesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Zanesville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Zanesville on the city page.
What other schools are in East Muskingum Local?
Besides Perry Elementary School, East Muskingum Local also operates John Glenn High School (542 students), East Muskingum Middle School (523 students), and Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School (489 students). See the East Muskingum Local district page for the complete list.