PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in LEXINGTON, NE with about 261 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 1104 N Tyler in Lexington, Nebraska, is a public educational institution serving the local community as part of the Lexington Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into middle school. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive and build a strong educational foundation.

As a core part of the Lexington community, Pershing Elementary focuses on balancing rigorous academic standards with the personal needs of its student body. The school typically engages in initiatives that promote literacy, numeracy, and character development, while often providing resources to support the specific linguistic and cultural needs of its population. Through the collaboration of dedicated faculty, staff, and involved families, Pershing Elementary strives to prepare its students to become productive, engaged, and lifelong learners within their community and beyond.

For more information, contact PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 324-3765 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1104 N TYLER
LEXINGTON, NE 68850-2034
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PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LEXINGTON, NE with about 261 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
261
Teachers:
22.06
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 261 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
71.6%
White
12.6%
Black or African American
8.8%
Two or more races
5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.8%

Female
37.2%
Male
62.8%

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.