Enrollment
296
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390457802342
Perry High School — Lima, OH
Federal NCES profile for Perry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Perry Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perry High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Perry High School reports 296 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% above the Ohio average and 2% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 296 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Perry Local spends $14,984 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.2% from local sources (property taxes), 38.1% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Perry High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 61% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 31% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 61% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,984
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 296 Top 31% in Ohio — larger than 69% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 18.6:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.8% +61% vs state
NCES ID 390457802342
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 296:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.7%
In-school suspensions 73
Out-of-school suspensions 46
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perry Local, which includes Perry High School.
$14,984
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.2%
State 38.1%
Federal 13.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Perry High School
How many students attend Perry High School?
Perry High School has 296 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lima, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry High School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry High School?
50.8% of students at Perry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry High School?
The largest demographic group at Perry High School is White at 61.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lima, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry High School?
Perry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.