At a glance
Reported students
187
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
489
Perry Elementary School: 187 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 125
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Perry Elementary School
Perry Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Zanesville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to East Muskingum Local. NCES reports 187 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.2%) and multiracial (4.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Perry Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.2%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Muskingum Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Concord Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
294 reported students
Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
489 reported students
East Muskingum Middle School
Middle · Grades 04–08
523 reported students
John Glenn High School
High · Grades 08–12
542 reported students
Public schools near Perry Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Road Elementary · Zanesville City | KG–06 | 387 | 4.2 mi |
| New Concord Elementary School Elementary · East Muskingum Local | PK–02 | 294 | 6.6 mi |
| Adamsville Elementary School Elementary · Tri-Valley Local | PK–06 | 255 | 6.7 mi |
| Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School Elementary · East Muskingum Local | KG–05 | 489 | 6.9 mi |
| Duncan Falls Elementary School Elementary · Franklin Local | PK–05 | 648 | 7 mi |
| John McIntire Elementary School Elementary · Zanesville City | PK–06 | 604 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Perry Elementary School
What grades does Perry Elementary School serve?
Perry Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Muskingum Local.
How many students attend Perry Elementary School?
Perry Elementary School reported 187 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 125 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Perry Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 187 students and 11.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Perry Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Perry Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Muskingum Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Perry Elementary School in?
Perry Elementary School is part of East Muskingum Local, based in New Concord, OH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Perry Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include National Road (4.2 mi), New Concord Elementary School (6.6 mi), Adamsville Elementary School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.