Pershing Elementary School
Pershing Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-6 | St. Joseph
Pershing Elementary School is located in St. Joseph, MO and is one of 18 elementary schools in St. Joseph School District. It is a public school that serves 353 students in grades K-6.
Pershing Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Missouri in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pershing Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Pershing Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Missouri average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pershing Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Pershing Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Missouri in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pershing Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Pershing Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Missouri average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pershing Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County Academy 1 miles |  |
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| Field Elementary School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Lindbergh Elementary School 2 miles |  |
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| Coleman Elementary School 2.2 miles |  |
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| Noyes Elementary School 2.4 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 353
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Pershing Elementary School had 52% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Missouri had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
84%
Black
12%
Hispanic
4%
St. Joseph District Spending
$8,730Per Pupil
The St. Joseph spends $8,730 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about St. Joseph District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Pershing Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Missouri average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in St. Joseph School DistrictTest Scores
About the MAP
What is it?
The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in math and in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in communication arts. Districts have the option to assess students in science in grades 3, 7 and 10, and social studies in grades 4, 8 and 11 on a voluntary basi
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Missouri, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MAP Results for all subjects tested.
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