School Overview
John J. Pershing Elementary School is a public school located in the Preston Hollow area of Dallas, Texas, and is part of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that emphasizes academic fundamentals and community involvement. Its location in a well-established residential area allows it to foster a close-knit learning environment, supported by an active parent-teacher association and community stakeholders who prioritize student development.

Academically, Pershing Elementary is committed to the Dallas ISD mission of providing rigorous instruction to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school utilizes a standard core curriculum while often incorporating district-led initiatives in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive campus culture, Pershing aims to balance its traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities that encourage student creativity and leadership skills. For families considering this school, it represents a stable, community-oriented educational choice within the broader Dallas urban landscape.
457
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN J PERSHING EL
Demographic Student Count
White13
Hispanic378
Black46
Two or More11
American Indian9
  • Hispanic
    378 (82.7%)
  • Black
    46 (10.1%)
  • White
    13 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    9 (2.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DALLAS ISD
Phone: (972)794-8600
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/pershing
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 412
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 29
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 89
Grade 2 71
Grade 3 72
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN J PERSHING EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten29
Kindergarten48
Grade 189
Grade 271
Grade 372
Grade 470
Grade 578
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN J PERSHING EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21446.8%
Male24353.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)