Pershing Elem School

www.bsd100.org/pershing/

401 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pershing Elementary School is located in Berwyn, Illinois, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Berwyn South School District 100. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Pershing Elementary is an integral part of the local Berwyn community. The school places a strong emphasis on building partnerships with parents and neighborhood stakeholders to create a collaborative culture that encourages student engagement. Through various extracurricular activities, community events, and a focus on character education, Pershing strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to both their school environment and the wider community.

401

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pershing Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	368
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	5

Hispanic
368 (91.8 %)
White
13 (3.2 %)
Black
13 (3.2 %)
Two or More
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Berwyn South SD 100
Phone:	(708)795-2349
Website:	http://www.bsd100.org/pershing/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 56

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 65