Enrollment
187
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perry Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perry Elementary School
Perry Elementary School is a small elementary school in Zanesville, Ohio, enrolling 187 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Ohio schools and 71% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 114 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #90, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding East Muskingum Local spends $11,797 per pupil, 20% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Zanesville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Maysville Elementary School (737 students): Perry Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.2:1 vs 15.7:1).
East Muskingum Local also operates John Glenn High School (542 students) and East Muskingum Middle School (523 students) alongside Perry Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Perry Elementary School compares
Perry Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,797
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Muskingum Local, which includes Perry Elementary School.
$11,797
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~187 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Perry Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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