PERSHING ELEM.

6761 BARTMER AVE
UNIVERSITY CITY, MO 63130

www.ucityschools.org/schools/pershing-elementary-school

286 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pershing Elementary School is a public school located in University City, Missouri, serving students within the University City School District. Situated on Bartmer Avenue, the school is part of a community-focused district that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and a commitment to preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves as a foundational hub for local families, prioritizing a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and student development from an early age.

The school operates under the broader mission of the University City School District, which is widely recognized for its dedication to "Learning Reimagined." This philosophy focuses on providing equitable opportunities and innovative instruction to help students achieve their full potential. Parents and community members can stay updated on the school’s specific events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at [ucityschools.org](http://ucityschools.org).

286

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERSHING ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	20
Black	241
Two or More	7

Black
241 (84.3%)
Hispanic
20 (7.0%)
White
18 (6.3%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)

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:	UNIVERSITY CITY
Phone:	(314)290-4152
Website:	http://www.ucityschools.org/schools/pershing-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 36

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 46