- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perryville, AR
Perryville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Perryville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051134000849
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perryville Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 464
- students enrolled
Perryville Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Perryville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051134000849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Perryville Elementary School grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 051134000849 · Perryville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 14.1:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Perryville High School (427 students)
Perryville Elementary School grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Perryville Elementary School compares
Perryville Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 53% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Perryville Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perryville School District reports $12,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perryville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perryville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perryville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perryville Elementary School
How many students attend Perryville Elementary School?
Perryville Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perryville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryville Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perryville Elementary School?
48.4% of students at Perryville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perryville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Perryville Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Perryville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perryville Elementary School?
Perryville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Perryville School District?
Besides Perryville Elementary School, Perryville School District also operates Perryville High School (427 students). See the Perryville School District district page for the complete list.