Pershing Elementary School
Pershing Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Pershing Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pershing Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pershing Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pershing Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#934 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
3%
15%
White
79%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Pershing Elementary School?
292 students attend Pershing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pershing Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pershing Elementary School?
Pershing Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
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 St. Joseph School District.
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