PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pershing Elementary School, located on Judson Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Lincoln Public Schools district. It provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills, aiming to prepare young learners for their future academic journeys.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Pershing Elementary functions as a key community hub that encourages collaboration between students, educators, and families. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students’ diverse interests and promote a sense of belonging. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Pershing strives to meet the individual needs of its student body while contributing to the overall educational stability and social fabric of the Lincoln neighborhood.

421

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	108
Black	23
Asian	6
Two or More	48

White
236 (56.1%)
Hispanic
108 (25.7%)
Two or More
48 (11.4%)
Black
23 (5.5%)
Asian
6 (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:	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)436-1160
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	46.8%
Male	224	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)