Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pershing Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pershing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pershing Elementary School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pershing Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pershing Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3116 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
66%
28%
Black
18%
16%
White
11%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pershing Elementary School's ranking?
Pershing Elementary School is ranked #3116 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pershing Elementary School often compared to?
Pershing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like M J Cunningham Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pershing Elementary School?
559 students attend Pershing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pershing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pershing Elementary School?
Pershing Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 Joliet PSD 86 School District.
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