PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PERSHING ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MUSKOGEE school district, located in Muskogee, OK with about 407 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 23 teachers, PERSHING ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 is a public school located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, serving as part of the Muskogee Public Schools district. Situated at 301 N. 54th St., the school operates as a foundational institution for the local community, focusing on the academic and social development of elementary-aged students. Like many schools in the Muskogee district, Pershing Elementary strives to create a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering student growth through various educational initiatives.

The school is deeply integrated into the Muskogee Public Schools system, which serves a diverse student population across the city. By leveraging the resources of the district, Pershing Elementary works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school through structured classroom instruction and community-based engagement. For parents and community members looking for specific updates on school calendars, academic programs, or administrative contact information, the district’s official website at http://www.mpsi20.org serves as the primary portal for information regarding the school's operations and policies.

For more information, contact PERSHING ES at (918) 684-3830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 N 54th St
Muskogee, OK 74401-4401
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PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Muskogee, OK with about 407 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MUSKOGEE
Total Students:
407
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 407 students

Two or more races
32.2%
White
25.3%
Black or African American
24.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
11.8%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.