PERSHING ELEM.

PERSHING ELEM. is a public elementary school that is part of the SPRINGFIELD R-XII school district, located in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 186 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 13 teachers, PERSHING ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pershing Elementary School, located at 2120 Ventura in Springfield, Missouri, is a prominent institution within the Springfield Public Schools district. It serves as a K-8 school, offering a comprehensive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing core subjects while providing various extracurricular opportunities. By integrating primary and middle school levels, Pershing creates a unique "neighborhood" feel that promotes continuity in a student's development. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative resources, parents and community members can visit their official district website at http://pershing.spsk12.org.

For more information, contact PERSHING ELEM. at (417) 523-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2120 VENTURA
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804-2718
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PERSHING ELEM. is a public school in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 186 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Total Students:
186
Teachers:
13.37
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 186 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PERSHING ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
81.7%
Black or African American
7.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%
Asian
1.6%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.