Enrollment
423
Elementary
DISTRICT 422 · STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PERQUIMANS COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 370360001473
Perquimans Central
181 Winfall Blvd, Winfall, NC 27985 · (252) 426-5332 · Perquimans County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL423 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
420 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 40 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 123 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 121 | 29% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Perquimans County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Perquimans Central
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perquimans Central this school | 423 | 99.3% | N/A |
| Hertford Grammar Hertford | 420 | 99.3% | 62.4% |
| Union Elementary Shelby | 413 | 99.3% | 60.2% |
| Haw Creek Elementary Asheville | 402 | 99.3% | 65.3% |
| Badin Elementary Badin | 411 | 99.3% | 75.6% |
| Pine Valley Elementary Wilmington | 465 | 99.4% | 64.1% |
Matched among North Carolina elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Perquimans Central ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 423 | #824 of 1,485 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #632 of 1,377 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.8% | #956 of 1,379 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.3% | #406 of 1,414 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.6% | #196 of 369 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
423
+22 (+5%) vs 2020
-8% since 1990-91, when it was 462
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 423 | 29 | 14.6:1 | 99% (420) |
| 2023-24 | 398 | 28.6 | 13.9:1 | 99% (395) |
| 2022-23 | 391 | 28.8 | 13.6:1 | 65% (254) |
| 2020-21 | 401 | 28 | 14.3:1 | 53% (214) |
| 2017-18 | 386 | 26 | 14.8:1 | 63% (243) |
| 2015-16 | 445 | 29 | 15.3:1 | 61% (270) |
| 2010-11 | 467 | 28 | 16.7:1 | 65% (304) |
| 2000-01 | 441 | 31 | 14.2:1 | 59% (262) |
| 1990-91 | 462 | 19 | 24.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Perquimans Central.
Since 2017-18: students up 10% (386 to 423); teachers up 12% (26 to 29).
About Perquimans Central
Perquimans Central is a mid-sized elementary school in Winfall, North Carolina. In all, 423 students attend the school in pre-K through 2.
The 4 schools of Perquimans County Schools, including Perquimans Central, enroll 1,786 students.
White students are 65% of those enrolled at Perquimans Central. Other reported shares: 21% Black, 8% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 52%.
There are 29 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 14.6:1. It is about the same as the 14.9:1 average for elementary schools in North Carolina. Of all students at Perquimans Central, 99% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is in line with the 99% average for public schools in Perquimans County.
American Community Survey estimates for Perquimans County show that the median household earns about $67,917 a year, about 22% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Perquimans County has 4 public schools with about 1,786 students, including Perquimans Central.
Of the public schools around it, Perquimans Central is closest to Perquimans County Middle, about 0.8 miles away. Perquimans Central has 3 other public schools within five miles.
Perquimans Central is coded as Rural: Remote in federal locale data.
The school grew from 401 students in 2020-21 to 423 in 2024-25.
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Perquimans County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,244
Census ACS
Median income
$67,917
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,786 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Perquimans County Schools
- Perquimans County HighHigh · 556 students
- Hertford GrammarElementary · 420 students
- Perquimans County MiddleMiddle · 387 students
Nearby schools
- Perquimans County Middle0.8 mi · 387
- Hertford Grammar2.0 mi · 420
- Perquimans County High2.2 mi · 556
- Chowan Middle10.9 mi · 357
- D F Walker Elementary11.2 mi · 368
- White Oak Elementary11.3 mi · 488
Frequently asked questions
About Perquimans CentralHow many students attend Perquimans Central?
Perquimans Central enrolls approximately 423 students in grades PK-02.
Is Perquimans Central an elementary, middle, or high school?
Perquimans Central is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perquimans Central?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Perquimans Central is approximately 14.6:1 (29 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Perquimans Central?
Perquimans Central reports a student body of 65% White, 5% Hispanic, 21% Black, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Perquimans Central?
Perquimans Central is overseen by Perquimans County Schools in Perquimans County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.