Perkins Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perkins Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Perkins Elementary School is 0.54, 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
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
64%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
269 students attend Perkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Perkins Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perkins Elementary School?
Perkins Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than 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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