Pershing Elementary

www.sanjuan.edu/pershing

494 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pershing Elementary School is a public school located in Orangevale, California, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the San Juan Unified School District, the school is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood and is well-regarded for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and active parental involvement. With a dedicated staff and a variety of enrichment programs, Pershing Elementary aims to provide a safe, engaging, and collaborative space where students can build confidence and academic proficiency. The campus is often highlighted for its traditional school spirit and its focus on preparing students for a successful transition to middle school.

494

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pershing Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	118
Black	7
Asian	37
Two or More	47
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
279 (56.5%)
Hispanic
118 (23.9%)
Two or More
47 (9.5%)
Asian
37 (7.5%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)979-8076
Website:	http://www.sanjuan.edu/pershing
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 76

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 52