John J. Pershing Elementary

www.madera.k12.ca.us/pershing

788 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John J. Pershing Elementary School is a public institution located in Madera, California, operating under the Madera Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic development and fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children within the local community. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare its students for academic success as they progress toward middle and high school levels.

As part of the Madera Unified School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources and educational initiatives designed to promote student growth and community engagement. The campus at 1505 E. Ellis St. serves as a hub for local families, prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. For parents and community members interested in specific academic calendars, district policies, or enrollment information, the school’s official portal through the Madera Unified website serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related communications.

788

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John J. Pershing Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	730
Black	8
Asian	6
Two or More	11
American Indian	12

Hispanic
730 (92.6%)
White
21 (2.7%)
American Indian
12 (1.5%)
Two or More
11 (1.4%)
Black
8 (1.0%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Madera Unified
Phone:	(559)664-9741
Website:	http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/pershing
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	654
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John J. Pershing Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	127
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	130
Grade 5	77
Grade 6	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John J. Pershing Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	386	49%
Male	402	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)