Pershing Early Childhood Elementary School serves 191 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
93%
15%
White
2%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (05-06)
99%
32%
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 Early Childhood Elementary School?
191 students attend Pershing Early Childhood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pershing Early Childhood Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pershing Early Childhood Elementary School?
Pershing Early Childhood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pershing Early Childhood Elementary School offer ?
Pershing Early Childhood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Pershing Early Childhood Elementary School part of?
Pershing Early Childhood Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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