Very Good
#1705 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 36% in state
Based on limited data
Perkins Elementary School
Elementary School · NEWARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
439 W MAPLE AVE, Newark, NY 14513
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
269
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
269
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,705 of 4,742
In Newark
#3 of 6
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
NEWARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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Perkins Elementary School
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About Perkins Elementary School
Perkins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, NY, part of NEWARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Perkins Elementary School serves approximately 269 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Perkins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,705 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 6.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Perkins Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
31% of students at Perkins Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Perkins Elementary School Compares
See how Perkins Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
439 W MAPLE AVE, Newark, NY 14513
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Perkins Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 8.4 miles away, in nearby Marion), with a very similar rating. Additionally, RED JACKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 8.6 miles away, in nearby Shortsville), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Newark, see our Newark schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NORMAN R KELLEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Newark | 0.3 mi | 4.0 |
| NEWARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Newark | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| NEWARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Newark | 0.6 mi | 3.7 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Newark | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| ONTARIO-SENECA-YATES-CAYUGA-WAYNE BOCES Newark | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| EAST PALMYRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Palmyra | 4.0 mi | 5.7 |
| MIDLAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clifton Springs | 5.6 mi | 3.8 |
| MIDLAKES MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Clifton Springs | 5.8 mi | 4.7 |
| LYONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lyons | 5.9 mi | 3.2 |
| LYONS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Lyons | 6.2 mi | 8.8 |
| LYONS MIDDLE SCHOOL Lyons | 6.2 mi | 3.5 |
| PALMYRA-MACEDON PRIMARY SCHOOL Palmyra | 6.8 mi | 6.4 |
| MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Marion | 8.4 mi | 6.8 |
| PALMYRA-MACEDON MIDDLE SCHOOL Palmyra | 7.4 mi | 4.3 |
| PALMYRA-MACEDON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Palmyra | 7.4 mi | 8.7 |
| RED JACKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Shortsville | 8.6 mi | 6.8 |
| RED JACKET HIGH SCHOOL Shortsville | 8.6 mi | 8.0 |
| RED JACKET MIDDLE SCHOOL Shortsville | 8.6 mi | 5.2 |
| MARION JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Marion | 10.2 mi | 4.3 |
| SODUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sodus | 13.1 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14513 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,117
Median Home Value
$133,500
Median Rent
$1,027/mo
Population
13,501
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
69.3%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Median Age
44
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| DAVID B CRANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Perkins Elementary School
What grades does Perkins Elementary School serve?
Perkins Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Perkins Elementary School?
Perkins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perkins Elementary School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perkins Elementary School rank in NY?
Perkins Elementary School ranks #1,705 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Perkins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Perkins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Perkins Elementary School a charter school?
No, Perkins Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perkins Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Perkins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perkins Elementary School?
56.5% of students at Perkins Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 56.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (315) 332-3315
Resources & Links
District
NEWARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,929
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,364
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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