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Pershing Elementary School (Closed 2007)

7077 Indiana Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
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

This School
State Level (MO)
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
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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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