Pershing Elementary School

9010 Pershing Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pershing Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : Pershing Elementary serves the eastern part of Orangevale, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pershing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Pershing Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
494 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Pershing Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pershing Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1545 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

58%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

63%
47%
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
7%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
24%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
56%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
44%
0.62

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
23.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pershing Elementary School's ranking?
Pershing Elementary School is ranked #1545 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pershing Elementary School often compared to?
Pershing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orangevale Open K-8, Twin Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pershing Elementary School?
494 students attend Pershing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pershing Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pershing Elementary School?
Pershing Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pershing Elementary School offer ?
Pershing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pershing Elementary School part of?
Pershing Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : Pershing Elementary serves the eastern part of Orangevale, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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