- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perryville, MO
Perryville Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Perryville Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292453002386
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perryville Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Perryville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Perryville Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perryville Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Perryville, MO.
School address
District: Perry Co. 32 · Missouri
NCES ID 292453002386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Perryville Elem. held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 292453002386 · Perryville, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 11.9:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Perryville Sr. High (743 students)
Perryville Elem. held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Perryville Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perryville Sr.
Perryville Sr. High
743 students
- Perryville Pri
Perryville Primary Center
492 students
- Perry Co. Midd
Perry Co. Middle
439 students
- This school
Perryville Elem.
429 students
What this shows Perryville Elem. reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perryville Elem. compares
Perryville Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Perryville Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Co. 32 reports $11,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perryville Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perryville Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perryville Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Co. Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perryville Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perryville Elem.
How many students attend Perryville Elem.?
Perryville Elem. has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perryville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryville Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryville Elem. is 11.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Perryville Elem.?
45.2% of students at Perryville Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perryville Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Perryville Elem. is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Perryville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perryville Elem.?
Perryville Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Perryville Elem. rank among public schools in Perryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Perryville Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Perryville, MO. 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 Co. 32?
Besides Perryville Elem., Perry Co. 32 also operates Perryville Sr. High (743 students), Perryville Primary Center (492 students), and Perry Co. Middle (439 students). See the Perry Co. 32 district page for the complete list.