At a glance
Reported students
225
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
300.5
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch: 225 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 247
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is a public elementary school serving grades 03–04 in Ellwood City. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Ellwood City Area SD. NCES reports 225 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 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 (88%) and multiracial (7.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 27.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.58 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 0.5 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
- 27.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White88%
- Hispanic4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
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
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 Ellwood City Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Side Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
376 reported students
Hartman Intrmd Sch
Middle · Grades 05–06
225 reported students
Lincoln JSHS
High · Grades 07–12
682 reported students
Public schools near Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside El Sch Elementary · Riverside Beaver County SD | PK–05 | 667 | 1.9 mi |
| North Side Primary School Elementary · Ellwood City Area SD | KG–02 | 376 | 2.2 mi |
| Big Beaver El Sch Elementary · Big Beaver Falls Area SD | KG–05 | 301 | 7.2 mi |
| Connoquenessing Valley El Sch Elementary · Seneca Valley SD | KG–04 | 714 | 7.8 mi |
| Central El Sch Elementary · Big Beaver Falls Area SD | PK–05 | 466 | 8 mi |
| Shenango El Sch Elementary · Shenango Area SD | KG–06 | 485 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
What grades does Perry Lower Intrmd Sch serve?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch reports grades 03–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ellwood City Area SD.
How many students attend Perry Lower Intrmd Sch?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch reported 225 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 247 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Perry Lower Intrmd Sch?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 225 students and 22.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Perry Lower Intrmd Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ellwood City Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Perry Lower Intrmd Sch in?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is part of Ellwood City Area SD, based in Ellwood City, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Perry Lower Intrmd Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverside El Sch (1.9 mi), North Side Primary School (2.2 mi), Big Beaver El Sch (7.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.