Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Perry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Perry Elementary School's student population of 472 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
William Perry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Perry Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1504 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
44%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Perry Elementary School's ranking?
William Perry Elementary School is ranked #1504 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are William Perry Elementary School often compared to?
William Perry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Hills Elementary School, Wenonah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend William Perry Elementary School?
472 students attend William Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of William Perry Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Perry Elementary School?
William Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Perry Elementary School offer ?
William Perry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William Perry Elementary School part of?
William Perry Elementary School is part of Waynesboro City School District.
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