The top reported proficiency rate is 85% in Social studies. The lowest is 64% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Perry Elementary School
Perry Elementary School serves children from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in a small school of about mid-size enrollment for its grade band. The school sits in Perry Township, a quiet lakeshore community in Lake County anchored by Lake Erie parks and a village-scale civic core. The Perry Township Park runs directly on the lakeshore with recreational facilities, and Lake Metroparks operates two nearby lakefront preserves with wetlands and fishing access. The Perry Public Library serves as an indoor civic hub. The township itself has experienced nearly flat population growth over recent years; the area's largest recent economic event was the extension of the Perry Nuclear Plant's operating license, securing long-term jobs and tax base.
Academically, Perry Elementary's students perform above the midpoint among districts in Lake County on a composite proficiency index. In math, the school reports proficiency rates in the low-to-mid range of its peer districts. English language arts proficiency is somewhat lower than in math. The most recent state testing data available covers grades three through four in these two subjects; the school had full participation in testing. Social studies data from an earlier year showed stronger performance, though that measure is no longer part of the annual state assessment cycle. State testing data for earlier grades is not available, as Ohio does not test in pre-kindergarten through second grade.
The student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful Hispanic population and smaller numbers of Black, multiracial, and Asian students. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating modest economic need across the enrollment. Data on special education enrollment and English learners was not available in the published records.
The school is a regular public elementary school, not a charter or magnet. It is part of Perry Local School District, a three-town district serving Perry Village, Perry Township, and North Perry Village. A material context for families considering the district is that in May 2023, voters rejected a proposed emergency operating levy by a roughly two-to-one margin. The district reported it had not received new money for general operating purposes in more than two decades, a circumstance that increases the likelihood of future levy campaigns or budgetary constraints. This is a concrete factor a parent may want to discuss directly with the school or district when evaluating the stability and resources available to schools here.
The Perry area offers a natural, recreational, lakeshore environment suitable for families drawn to outdoor recreation and a smaller-scale, slower-growth community. Housing values in the 44081 zip code are moderate, below the state benchmark and well below the national average, making the area relatively affordable by regional standards.
See more original research from School Decision →