Serving 766 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Perry Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 766 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
West Perry Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Perry Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend West Perry Elementary School?
766 students attend West Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Perry Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Perry Elementary School?
West Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Perry Elementary School offer ?
West Perry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Perry Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 766 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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