Perry Elementary School

Perry Elementary School operates as a small primary school in Zanesville, Ohio, one of the schools within East Muskingum Local. Current enrollment sits at 187 students spanning grades pre-K through 2. Compared to the state average of about 404 students per school, that is 54% smaller than typical.

East Muskingum Local comprises 6 schools with combined enrollment of 2,151 students; Perry Elementary School is among them.

Looking at the student body, Perry Elementary School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (95%). Other groups include 4% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting Perry Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, Muskingum County reports that the typical household earns roughly $60,780 per year, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. In all, Muskingum County runs 33 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,311 students), of which Perry Elementary School is one.

National Road is the nearest neighboring public school, about 4.2 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Perry Elementary School has grew 70%, going from 110 students in 2018 to 187 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 22.0:1 in 2018 to 16.3:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Perry Elementary School typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.