John J. Pershing Elementary

www.madera.k12.ca.us/pershing

731 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John J. Pershing Elementary School is a public institution located in Madera, California, operating under the Madera Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic development and fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children within the local community. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare its students for academic success as they progress toward middle and high school levels.

As part of the Madera Unified School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources and educational initiatives designed to promote student growth and community engagement. The campus at 1505 E. Ellis St. serves as a hub for local families, prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. For parents and community members interested in specific academic calendars, district policies, or enrollment information, the school’s official portal through the Madera Unified website serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related communications.

731

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John J. Pershing Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	684
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	7

Hispanic
684 (93.6 %)
White
21 (2.9 %)
Two or More
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
7 (1.0 %)
Black
6 (0.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Madera Unified
Phone:	(559)664-9741
Website:	http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/pershing
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	654
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 132

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John J. Pershing Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	132
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	101
Grade 6	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John J. Pershing Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	349	47.7%
Male	382	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)