PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pershing Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District school district, located in West Milwaukee, WI with about 246 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 20 teachers, Pershing Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a core institution within the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing foundational skills and fostering a welcoming culture, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Pershing Elementary is committed to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school benefits from its place within the West Allis-West Milwaukee district, which provides students with access to varied resources, modern technology, and extracurricular opportunities. For those looking for more specific information on academic calendars, district policies, or enrollment, the school maintains an active presence through the official [district website](http://www.wawm.k12.wi.us), which serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community outreach.
For more information, contact Pershing Elementary at (414) 604-4610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Milwaukee, WI 53214-3599
(414) 604-4610
http://www.wawm.k12.wi.us
PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Milwaukee, WI with about 246 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 246
- Teachers:
- 20.09
- 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:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 246 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 45.1%
- White
- 23.6%
- Black or African American
- 18.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.