- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Joseph, MO
Pershing Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Pershing Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292706001668
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in St Joseph · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pershing Elem. has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Elem. ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in St Joseph, MO.
School address
District: St. Joseph · Missouri
NCES ID 292706001668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Pershing Elem. grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 292706001668 · St Joseph, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 15:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (1,733 students)
Pershing Elem. grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pershing Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
1,733 students
- Benton High 682
Benton High
682 students
- Lafayette High 644
Lafayette High
644 students
- Carden Park El 638
Carden Park Elem
638 students
- Oak Grove Elem 502
Oak Grove Elem
502 students
- This school 285
Pershing Elem.
285 students
What this shows Pershing Elem. reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pershing Elem. compares
Pershing Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Pershing Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Joseph reports $12,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pershing Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carden Park Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pershing Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pershing Elem.
How many students attend Pershing Elem.?
Pershing Elem. has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Joseph, MO. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elem. is 15:1, which is 17% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pershing Elem.?
50.9% of students at Pershing Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Pershing Elem. is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in St Joseph, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing Elem.?
Pershing Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Pershing Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Elem. ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in St Joseph, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Joseph on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Joseph?
Besides Pershing Elem., St. Joseph also operates Central High (1,733 students), Benton High (682 students), and Lafayette High (644 students). See the St. Joseph district page for the complete list.