PERSHING ELEM.

pershing.spsk12.org

142 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pershing Elementary School, located at 2120 Ventura in Springfield, Missouri, is a prominent institution within the Springfield Public Schools district. It serves as a K-8 school, offering a comprehensive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing core subjects while providing various extracurricular opportunities. By integrating primary and middle school levels, Pershing creates a unique "neighborhood" feel that promotes continuity in a student's development. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative resources, parents and community members can visit their official district website at http://pershing.spsk12.org.

142

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERSHING ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	11
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
111 (78.2%)
Hispanic
11 (7.7%)
Two or More
8 (5.6%)
Black
5 (3.5%)
Asian
5 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (1.4%)

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:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-2400
Website:	http://pershing.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 21

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PERSHING ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	21
Grade 1	18
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PERSHING ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	58	40.8%
Male	84	59.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)