Perrin Woods Elementary School

431 W John St
Springfield, OH 45506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Perrin Woods Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perrin Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Perrin Woods Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
345 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Perrin Woods Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perrin Woods Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2890 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Perrin Woods Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Perrin Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Perrin Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Perrin Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
12%
8%
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Black
47%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Perrin Woods Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Perrin Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Perrin Woods Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Perrin Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Perrin Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perrin Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Perrin Woods Elementary School is ranked #2890 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Perrin Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Perrin Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawnee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Perrin Woods Elementary School?
345 students attend Perrin Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Perrin Woods Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perrin Woods Elementary School?
Perrin Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Perrin Woods Elementary School offer ?
Perrin Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Perrin Woods Elementary School part of?
Perrin Woods Elementary School is part of Springfield City School District.
In what neighborhood is Perrin Woods Elementary School located?
Perrin Woods Elementary School is located in the Southgate neighborhood of Springfield, OH.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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