Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Perry #1 Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry #1 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Perry #1 Elementary School's student population of 37 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perry #1 Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry #1 Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1185 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry #1 Elementary School's ranking?
Perry #1 Elementary School is ranked #1185 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Perry #1 Elementary School?
37 students attend Perry #1 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Perry #1 Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry #1 Elementary School?
Perry #1 Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perry #1 Elementary School offer ?
Perry #1 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Perry #1 Elementary School part of?
Perry #1 Elementary School is part of Jesup Comm School District.
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