- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
Perry Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Perry Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180825001416
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Hill Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #18 of 20
- elementary schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Hill Elementary School ranks #18 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Northwest Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180825001416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Perry Hill Elementary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 180825001416 · Fort Wayne, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 18.8:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll High School (2,623 students)
Perry Hill Elementary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Perry Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
2,623 students
- Maple Creek Mi 1,024
Maple Creek Middle School
1,024 students
- Carroll Middle 1,004
Carroll Middle School
1,004 students
- Aspen Meadow E 600
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
600 students
- Huntertown Ele 563
Huntertown Elementary School
563 students
- This school 545
Perry Hill Elementary School
545 students
What this shows Perry Hill Elementary School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Hill Elementary School compares
Perry Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 66% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 4.8%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Perry Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Allen County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aspen Meadow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prince Chapman Academy
Standard public school
819 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Cedarville Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Covington Elementary School
Standard public school
746 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Weisser Park Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Standard public school
619 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School
Standard public school
600 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Perry Hill Elementary School?
Perry Hill Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Hill Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Hill Elementary School?
16.7% of students at Perry Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Perry Hill Elementary School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Hill Elementary School?
Perry Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perry Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Hill Elementary School ranks #18 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Allen County Schools?
Besides Perry Hill Elementary School, Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Carroll High School (2,623 students), Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students), and Carroll Middle School (1,004 students). See the Northwest Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.