Excellent
#289 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 13% in state
Perryville Elem.
Elementary School · Perry Co. 32 · Perryville, MO
A Perry Co. 32 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
326 COLLEGE ST, Perryville, MO 63775
- Math 41% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Perryville Elem. score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Perryville Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,190/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perryville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,492
Median home value
$192,100
Median rent
$925/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63775; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| St Vincent De Paul Jr/sr SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Perry Co. 32
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perryville Elem. is listed in PERRY CO. 32; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perryville Elem.
Perryville Elem. is a public elementary school in Perryville, MO, part of Perry Co. 32, serving approximately 411 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perryville Elem.
What grades does Perryville Elem. serve?
Perryville Elem. serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Perryville Elem.?
Perryville Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryville Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryville Elem. is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perryville Elem. rank in MO?
Perryville Elem. ranks #289 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Perryville Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Perryville Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Perryville Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perryville Elem. has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Perryville Elem. a charter school?
No, Perryville Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perryville Elem. a Title I school?
No, Perryville Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perryville Elem.?
58.9% of students at Perryville Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (573) 547-7500
- Area population (ZIP 63775)
- 15,993
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63775; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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