William Perry Elementary

Public K-5

 840 King Avenue
       Waynesboro, VA  22980


(540) 946-4650

District: Waynesboro City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1023rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,622 Help


Students who attend William Perry Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kate Collins Middle
High:    Waynesboro High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.0%
African American:
17.0%
Hispanic:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.2% Help


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Compare Details William Perry Elementary ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Waynesboro City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details William Perry Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Waynesboro City Public Schools District. Student population at William Perry Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50%), African American (17%), Hispanic (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Waynesboro City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Perry Elementary is 14.8, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Waynesboro City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Perry Elementary is $8,622. 3 elementary schools in the Waynesboro City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

William Perry Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks William Perry Elementary 1023rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See William Perry Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Waynesboro City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesboro City Public Schools 123rd of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William Perry Elementary

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Rank History for all students at William Perry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 52.31 546th 1062 48.6%
2006 43.77 711th 1071 33.6%
2007 58.15 469th 1083 56.7%
2008 45.55 699th 1081 35.3%
2009 31.10 906th 1082 16.3%
2010 21.20 1023rd 1113 8.1%
2011 18.31 1053rd 1117 5.7%
2012 30.79 931st 1117 16.7%
2013 24.39 945th 1120 15.6%
2014 27.67 915th 1110 17.6%
2015 17.39 1001st 1100 9.0%
2016 18.71 988th 1096 9.9%
2017 6.43 1066th 1099 3.0%
2018 9.63 1042nd 1097 5.0%
2019 28.88 894th 1105 19.1%
2021 22.37 877th 1103 20.5%
2022 15.65 980th 1109 11.6%
2023 10.20 1023rd 1114 8.2%
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Rank History for Female students at William Perry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.35 1004th 1100 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at William Perry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.14 1018th 1093 6.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at William Perry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.20 428th 564 24.1%
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Rank History for White students at William Perry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.24 962nd 984 2.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, January 7, 2010

Open Quote My husband and I are extremely pleased with William Perry Elementary School! We started at Westwood Elementary and being that our daughter has special needs that were not able to be addressed at Westwood we transitioned her to WP. First impressions were remarkable! I could go on but let me just say that our daughter is progressing very well. The staff of WP are highly qualified and proffessional tending to each child's needs on an individual basis and with utmost care(TLC)! Our daughter is in her third year at WP and I can honestly say I have not met a single staff member that I would not entrust my daughter's care to. WP is also very parent friendly. There has not been a time that my questions or input has not been thoroughly addressed and welcomed. My husband and I had planned to move to the County but have decided to stay in our current home here in Waynesboro as long as our daughter can attend WP. Hat's off to the staff of WP!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for William Perry Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 422 117 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1996 422 117 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1997 463 126 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1998 444 124 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 584
1999 444 122 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 446 102 1 14 1 n/a n/a -4 560
2001 416 113 2 21 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2002 336 101 3 33 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2003 336 101 3 33 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2004 350 119 2 43 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2005 318 130 3 49 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2006 320 136 2 52 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2007 324 119 2 60 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2008 328 126 2 56 0 n/a n/a 12 524
2009 325 115 1 67 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2010 340 108 2 64 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2011 369 133 1 57 1 0 0 0 561
2012 302 96 2 51 1 0 25 0 477
2013 312 74 2 35 1 0 50 0 474
2014 302 71 2 41 1 1 56 0 474
2015 299 77 6 49 1 0 55 0 487
2016 299 85 9 58 1 0 59 0 511
2017 278 88 7 77 0 0 71 0 521
2018 244 104 9 75 0 0 75 0 507
2019 208 90 5 78 0 0 52 0 433
2020 192 84 6 76 0 1 45 0 404
2021 163 81 6 73 0 1 60 0 384
2022 191 73 8 87 1 1 68 0 429
2023 223 76 13 74 1 0 59 0 446

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William Perry Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 605 n/a 0.0 49.9
1998 584 n/a 0.0 46.7
1999 582 42.0 13.9 56.4
2000 560 n/a 0.0 53.9
2001 553 38.4 14.4 59.5
2002 475 39.8 11.9 63.8
2003 475 39.8 11.9 63.8
2004 515 41.8 12.3 66.2
2005 500 42.7 11.7 74.4
2006 510 44.0 11.6 78.6
2007 505 46.5 10.9 71.7
2008 524 36.6 14.3 71.7
2009 508 35.1 14.5 72.6
2010 515 32.5 15.8 76.7
2011 561 32.5 17.2 74
2012 477 35.3 13.5 69.4
2013 474 36.4 13.0 62.7
2014 474 32.3 14.6 63.9
2015 487 32.0 15.2 64.1
2016 511 30.0 17.0 68.3
2017 521 33.5 15.5 69.3
2018 507 29.0 17.4 71.4
2019 433 27.0 16.0 88
2020 404 23.0 17.5 92.8
2021 384 22.0 17.4 n/a
2022 429 23.0 18.6 87.4
2023 446 30.0 14.8 85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio William Perry Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 605 n/a 0.0 49.9
1998 584 n/a 0.0 46.7
1999 582 42.0 13.9 56.4
2000 560 n/a 0.0 53.9
2001 553 38.4 14.4 59.5
2002 475 39.8 11.9 63.8
2003 475 39.8 11.9 63.8
2004 515 41.8 12.3 66.2
2005 500 42.7 11.7 74.4
2006 510 44.0 11.6 78.6
2007 505 46.5 10.9 71.7
2008 524 36.6 14.3 71.7
2009 508 35.1 14.5 72.6
2010 515 32.5 15.8 76.7
2011 561 32.5 17.2 74
2012 477 35.3 13.5 69.4
2013 474 36.4 13.0 62.7
2014 474 32.3 14.6 63.9
2015 487 32.0 15.2 64.1
2016 511 30.0 17.0 68.3
2017 521 33.5 15.5 69.3
2018 507 29.0 17.4 71.4
2019 433 27.0 16.0 88
2020 404 23.0 17.5 92.8
2021 384 22.0 17.4 n/a
2022 429 23.0 18.6 87.4
2023 446 30.0 14.8 85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William Perry Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,112 (12.5%) $7,763 (87.5%) $8,875
2020 $1,365 (15.7%) $7,350 (84.3%) $8,716
2021 $1,282 (14.9%) $7,339 (85.1%) $8,622

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William Perry Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 894th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1023rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (William Perry Elementary)7848.8
 29.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waynesboro City Public Schools)7455.5
 18.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (William Perry Elementary)5647.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Waynesboro City Public Schools)5348.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (William Perry Elementary)7741.8
 35.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waynesboro City Public Schools)7756.8
 20.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (William Perry Elementary)6550.8
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Waynesboro City Public Schools)6760.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (William Perry Elementary)7944.8
 34.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waynesboro City Public Schools)7052.8
 17.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (William Perry Elementary)7341.4
 31.6%
   5th Grade Science (Waynesboro City Public Schools)6649.2
 16.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (William Perry Elementary)7056.1
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Waynesboro City Public Schools)6958.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students433446
 3%
African American9076
 15.6%
American Indian01
Asian513
 160%
Hispanic7874
 5.1%
Pacific Islander00
White208223
 7.2%
Two or More Races5259
 13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88%85.2%
 2.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended William Perry Elementary.

Students at William Perry Elementary are 50% White, 17% African American, 17% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

William Perry Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend William Perry Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kate Collins Middle
High : Waynesboro High


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