Perkins Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
8%
7%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Perkins Elementary School?
245 students attend Perkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Perkins Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Perkins Elementary School offer ?
Perkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Perkins Elementary School part of?
Perkins Elementary School is part of Burlington Community School District.
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