Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John J Pershing Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
John J Pershing Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John J Pershing Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J Pershing Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3936 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
79%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J Pershing Elementary School's ranking?
John J Pershing Elementary School is ranked #3936 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John J Pershing Elementary School often compared to?
John J Pershing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School, Preston Hollow Elementary School, Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John J Pershing Elementary School?
434 students attend John J Pershing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of John J Pershing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Pershing Elementary School?
John J Pershing Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John J Pershing Elementary School offer ?
John J Pershing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John J Pershing Elementary School part of?
John J Pershing Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is John J Pershing Elementary School located?
John J Pershing Elementary School is located in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Preston Hollow.
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