Pershing Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
29%
15%
White
57%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pershing Elementary School?
296 students attend Pershing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pershing Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pershing Elementary School?
Pershing Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pershing Elementary School offer ?
Pershing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pershing Elementary School part of?
Pershing Elementary School is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.
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