- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · University City, MO
Pershing Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Pershing Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293066002112
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing Elem. earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in University City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pershing Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Elem. ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in University City, MO.
School address
District: University City · Missouri
NCES ID 293066002112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Pershing Elem. held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 293066002112 · University City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: University City Sr. High (874 students)
Pershing Elem. held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 27.1 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
- University Cit
University City Sr. High
874 students
- Brittany Woods
Brittany Woods
557 students
- Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan Elem.
386 students
- Flynn Park Ele 323
Flynn Park Elem.
323 students
- Jackson Park E 304
Jackson Park Elem.
304 students
- This school 286
Pershing Elem.
286 students
What this shows Pershing Elem. reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pershing Elem. compares
Pershing Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$19,144
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
White 6.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Pershing Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for University City reports $19,144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brittany Woods | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Jordan Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flynn Park Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Park Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pershing Elem.
How many students attend Pershing Elem.?
Pershing Elem. has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in University City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pershing Elem.?
100.0% 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 African American at 84.3% of enrollment, in University City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing Elem.?
Pershing Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 University City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Elem. ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in University City, 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 University City on the city page.
What other schools are in University City?
Besides Pershing Elem., University City also operates University City Sr. High (874 students), Brittany Woods (557 students), and Barbara Jordan Elem. (386 students). See the University City district page for the complete list.