PERSHING SCHOOL

pershingk8.ocps.net/

1,120 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pershing Pine Castle Elementary, located at 905 Waltham Ave in Orlando, Florida, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to create a supportive and inclusive environment where children can develop both socially and intellectually during their formative years.

As an OCPS institution, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while offering various programs designed to support student success. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the Pine Castle area, prioritizing community involvement and effective communication between teachers, parents, and students. By focusing on essential skills and positive character development, Pershing Pine Castle Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and future academic endeavors.

1,120

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERSHING SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	578
Hispanic	374
Black	89
Asian	21
Two or More	52
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
578 (51.6 %)
Hispanic
374 (33.4 %)
Black
89 (7.9 %)
Two or More
52 (4.6 %)
Asian
21 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)858-3170
Website:	http://pershingk8.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 151

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 128

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PERSHING SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	151
Grade 1	130
Grade 2	139
Grade 3	137
Grade 4	108
Grade 5	102
Grade 6	128
Grade 7	107
Grade 8	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PERSHING SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	517	46.2%
Male	603	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)