PERSHING SCHOOL

pershingk8.ocps.net/

1,057 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pershing Pine Castle Elementary, located at 905 Waltham Ave in Orlando, Florida, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to create a supportive and inclusive environment where children can develop both socially and intellectually during their formative years.

As an OCPS institution, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while offering various programs designed to support student success. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the Pine Castle area, prioritizing community involvement and effective communication between teachers, parents, and students. By focusing on essential skills and positive character development, Pershing Pine Castle Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and future academic endeavors.

1,057

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERSHING SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	537
Hispanic	366
Black	76
Asian	14
Two or More	58
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
537 (50.8%)
Hispanic
366 (34.6%)
Black
76 (7.2%)
Two or More
58 (5.5%)
Asian
14 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)858-3170
Website:	http://pershingk8.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,057
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 101

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 137

Grade 6 112

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PERSHING SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	133
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	134
Grade 5	137
Grade 6	112
Grade 7	97
Grade 8	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PERSHING SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	509	48.2%
Male	548	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)