Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Perry Worth Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry Worth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Perry Worth Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perry Worth Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Worth Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
12%
13%
White
74%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Worth Elementary School's ranking?
Perry Worth Elementary School is ranked #184 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Perry Worth Elementary School often compared to?
Perry Worth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boone Meadow, Stonegate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Perry Worth Elementary School?
430 students attend Perry Worth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Perry Worth Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Worth Elementary School?
Perry Worth Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perry Worth Elementary School offer ?
Perry Worth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Perry Worth Elementary School part of?
Perry Worth Elementary School is part of Lebanon Community School Corp School District.
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