Pershing Elementary

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

www.wawmsd.org

250 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pershing Elementary School, located in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a core institution within the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing foundational skills and fostering a welcoming culture, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Pershing Elementary is committed to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school benefits from its place within the West Allis-West Milwaukee district, which provides students with access to varied resources, modern technology, and extracurricular opportunities. For those looking for more specific information on academic calendars, district policies, or enrollment, the school maintains an active presence through the official [district website](http://www.wawm.k12.wi.us), which serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community outreach.

250

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pershing Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	115
Black	47
Asian	8
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

Hispanic
115 (46.0%)
White
62 (24.8%)
Black
47 (18.8%)
Two or More
16 (6.4%)
Asian
8 (3.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)604-4610
Website:	http://www.wawmsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
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 32

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 34