- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Perryville, MO
Perryville Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for Perryville Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292453003361
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perryville Primary Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Perryville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Perryville Primary Center has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perryville Primary Center ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Perryville, MO.
School address
District: Perry Co. 32 · Missouri
NCES ID 292453003361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Perryville Primary Center shrank from 505 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 292453003361 · Perryville, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 11.4:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Perryville Sr. High (743 students)
Perryville Primary Center shrank from 505 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Perryville Primary Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perryville Sr.
Perryville Sr. High
743 students
- This school
Perryville Primary Center
492 students
- Perry Co. Midd
Perry Co. Middle
439 students
- Perryville Ele
Perryville Elem.
429 students
What this shows Perryville Primary Center reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perryville Primary Center compares
Perryville Primary Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 1% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Missouri - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Perryville Primary Center is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Primary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perryville Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Co. Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perryville Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perryville Primary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perryville Primary Center
How many students attend Perryville Primary Center?
Perryville Primary Center has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Perryville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryville Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryville Primary Center is 11.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 Primary Center?
46.7% of students at Perryville Primary Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perryville Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Perryville Primary Center is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Perryville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perryville Primary Center?
Perryville Primary Center 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).
How does Perryville Primary Center rank among public schools in Perryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Perryville Primary Center ranks #2 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 Primary Center, Perry Co. 32 also operates Perryville Sr. High (743 students), Perry Co. Middle (439 students), and Perryville Elem. (429 students). See the Perry Co. 32 district page for the complete list.