Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet serves the eastern part of its school district in Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
439 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3003 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
45%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School is ranked #3003 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James R Doolittle Academy, National Teachers Elementary Academy, Ward J Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School?
439 students attend John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School offer ?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School part of?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School located?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School is located in the Douglas neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Douglas.
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