School Overview
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.
381
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
110.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN J PERSHING EL
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic299
Black56
Asian3
Two or More6
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    299 (78.5 %)
  • Black
    56 (14.7 %)
  • White
    12 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DALLAS ISD
Phone: (972)794-8600
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/pershing
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 412
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN J PERSHING EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten34
Kindergarten46
Grade 150
Grade 269
Grade 368
Grade 451
Grade 563
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN J PERSHING EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18749.1%
Male19450.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)