- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berwyn, IL
Pershing Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Pershing Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170609000293
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Berwyn · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 418
- students enrolled
Pershing Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Elem School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Berwyn, IL.
School address
District: Berwyn South Sd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 170609000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Pershing Elem School grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 170609000293 · Berwyn, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom Middle School (504 students)
Pershing Elem School grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Pershing Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom Middle
Freedom Middle School
504 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
447 students
- This school
Pershing Elem School
418 students
- Irving Elem Sc
Irving Elem School
415 students
- Hiawatha Elem
Hiawatha Elem School
394 students
- Komensky Elem
Komensky Elem School
320 students
What this shows Pershing Elem School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pershing Elem School compares
Pershing Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$20,473
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.7%
White 4.3%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Pershing Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Berwyn South Sd 100 reports $20,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pershing Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Komensky Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pershing Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Berwyn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairie Oak School
Standard public school
698 students 14:1 students per teacher
Karel Havlicek Elem School
Standard public school
490 students 14:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
453 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Irving Elem School
Standard public school
415 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Hiawatha Elem School
Standard public school
394 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Komensky Elem School
Standard public school
320 students 11:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pershing Elem School
How many students attend Pershing Elem School?
Pershing Elem School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berwyn, IL. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elem School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Pershing Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in Berwyn, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing Elem School?
Pershing Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pershing Elem School rank among schools in Berwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Elem School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Berwyn, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Berwyn on the city page.
What other schools are in Berwyn South Sd 100?
Besides Pershing Elem School, Berwyn South Sd 100 also operates Freedom Middle School (504 students), Heritage Middle School (447 students), and Irving Elem School (415 students). See the Berwyn South Sd 100 district page for the complete list.