9010 Pershing Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pershing Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pershing Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
547 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pershing Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
65%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
63%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
20%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
60%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Pershing Elementary School?

547 students attend Pershing Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Pershing Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pershing Elementary School?

Pershing Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break (No School)
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 06, 2023 (Tuesday)
Minimum Day Schedule - Dismissal at 12:20p.m. on the last day of school!
June 06, 2023 (Tuesday)
First Day of School
August 10, 2023 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (No School)
November 20, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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