- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madera, CA
John J. Pershing Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John J. Pershing Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062334011926
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J. Pershing Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #22 of 24
- elementary schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John J. Pershing Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J. Pershing Elementary ranks #22 of 24 elementary schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
NCES ID 062334011926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
John J. Pershing Elementary grew from 731 students in 2022-23 to 781 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 062334011926 · Madera, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
788 enr · 24.6:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Matilda Torres High (2,017 students)
John J. Pershing Elementary grew from 731 students in 2022-23 to 781 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John J. Pershing Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matilda Torres
Matilda Torres High
2,017 students
- Madera High
Madera High
1,869 students
- Madera South H
Madera South High
1,859 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
865 students
- This school 788
John J. Pershing Elementary
788 students
What this shows John J. Pershing Elementary reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How John J. Pershing Elementary compares
John J. Pershing Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 788 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, John J. Pershing Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Madera Unified reports $18,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John J. Pershing Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Torres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madera South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John J. Pershing Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Madera
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
816 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Madison Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
John Adams Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Alpha Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 23:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about John J. Pershing Elementary
How many students attend John J. Pershing Elementary?
John J. Pershing Elementary has 788 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J. Pershing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John J. Pershing Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John J. Pershing Elementary?
84.8% of students at John J. Pershing Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J. Pershing Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John J. Pershing Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J. Pershing Elementary?
John J. Pershing Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John J. Pershing Elementary rank among elementary schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, John J. Pershing Elementary ranks #22 of 24 elementary schools in Madera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Madera Unified?
Besides John J. Pershing Elementary, Madera Unified also operates Matilda Torres High (2,017 students), Madera High (1,869 students), and Madera South High (1,859 students). See the Madera Unified district page for the complete list.