Perris Elementary

617 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

Perris Elementary School, located at 500 A St. in Perris, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Perris Elementary School District. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the local community, focusing on academic achievement, social-emotional development, and preparing children for their future educational transitions. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to grow through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The campus reflects the mission of the broader Perris district, which prioritizes community engagement, teacher development, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and academic rigor, Perris Elementary aims to equip its diverse student population with the essential literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills needed for success in higher grades and beyond.

617

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	546
Black	34
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
546 (88.5%)
Black
34 (5.5%)
Two or More
18 (2.9%)
White
14 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Perris Elementary
Phone:	(951)657-2124
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	504
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 4