Serving 829 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peru Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 829 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Peru Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peru Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Peru Elementary School is ranked #3279 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Peru Elementary School?
829 students attend Peru Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Peru Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peru Elementary School?
Peru Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peru Elementary School offer ?
Peru Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peru Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 829 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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