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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PERRY CO. 32·NCES 292453003361

PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER

326 COLLEGE ST., PERRYVILLE, MO 63775 · (573) 547-7500 · Perry County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL492 STUDENTS
Enrollment
492
Elementary
DISTRICT 461 · STATE 315
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
264 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 54%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
91
Kindergarten
141
Grade 1
125
Grade 2
135
Student demographics
White
41484%
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 67%
Hispanic
449%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 9%
Black
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 15%
Asian
82%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
214%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
23949%
Female
25351%

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About PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER

PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER, a roomy elementary campus in PERRYVILLE, Missouri, overseen by PERRY CO. 32, caters to 492 students, covering grades pre-K through 2. Enrollment runs roughly 56% above the state mean of about 315.

Across the 4 schools in PERRY CO. 32 (2,103 students total), PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER lists that 84% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school shows 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 94% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER has 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.9:1. The state averages about 12.4:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 54% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Perry County) logs that the typical household earns roughly $62,981 per year, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER is one of 6 public schools in Perry County (combined enrollment of about 2,216 students).

The closest other public school is PERRYVILLE ELEM., roughly 0.1 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Perry County at a glance

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Population
18,976
Census ACS
Median income
$62,981
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
2,216 students

Quick facts

School name
PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER
District
PERRY CO. 32
Address
326 COLLEGE ST., PERRYVILLE, MO 63775
Phone
(573) 547-7500
County
Perry County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
492
Teachers (FTE)
41
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
264 (54%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
292453003361
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER
What is the total enrollment at PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER?
PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER enrolls approximately 492 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER serve?
PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER?
Approximately 11.9:1 students per teacher at PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER.
How diverse is PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER?
PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER reports a student body of 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER?
PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER is overseen by PERRY CO. 32 in Perry County.
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