Perry Elementary School

251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110

www.d300.org

278 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Perry Elementary School, located at 251 Amarillo Drive in Carpentersville, Illinois, is part of Community Unit School District 300. The school serves a diverse student population, typically catering to children from kindergarten through fifth grade. As a central fixture in the Carpentersville community, Perry Elementary focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners.

The school is dedicated to student growth through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By leveraging district-wide resources and community partnerships, Perry Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. The school culture often prioritizes parent and community involvement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where staff, families, and students work together to meet educational goals and celebrate student achievement.

278

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	218
Black	40
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
218 (78.4%)
Black
40 (14.4%)
Two or More
14 (5.0%)
White
5 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	No
District:	CUSD 300
Phone:	(224)484-5600
Website:	http://www.d300.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 46