Perkins Elementary School serves 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perkins Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Perkins Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
65%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Perkins Elementary School often compared to?
Perkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Perkins Elementary School?
288 students attend Perkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Perkins Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perkins Elementary School?
Perkins Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Perkins Elementary School offer ?
Perkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Perkins Elementary School part of?
Perkins Elementary School is part of Newark Central School District.
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