Perrin Elementary School serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
71%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Perrin Elementary School?
250 students attend Perrin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Perrin Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perrin Elementary School?
Perrin Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perrin Elementary School offer ?
Perrin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Perrin Elementary School part of?
Perrin Elementary School is part of Sherman Independent School District.
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