JOHN J PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOHN J PERSHING EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 517 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, JOHN J PERSHING EL 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.

John J. Pershing Elementary School is a public school located in the Preston Hollow area of Dallas, Texas, and is part of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that emphasizes academic fundamentals and community involvement. Its location in a well-established residential area allows it to foster a close-knit learning environment, supported by an active parent-teacher association and community stakeholders who prioritize student development.

Academically, Pershing Elementary is committed to the Dallas ISD mission of providing rigorous instruction to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school utilizes a standard core curriculum while often incorporating district-led initiatives in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive campus culture, Pershing aims to balance its traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities that encourage student creativity and leadership skills. For families considering this school, it represents a stable, community-oriented educational choice within the broader Dallas urban landscape.

For more information, contact JOHN J PERSHING EL at (972) 794-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5715 MEADERS LN
DALLAS, TX 75230-6657
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JOHN J PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 517 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
517
Teachers:
35.32
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 517 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN J PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
81.4%
Black or African American
14.3%
White
2.3%
Asian
1.2%
Two or more races
0.8%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

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.